FUT turns its back on Correísmo and leaves Conaie alone in the final stretch

The proximity of the second electoral round in Ecuador highlights the differences between the Frente Unitario de Trabajadores (FUT) and the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie). Meanwhile, Conaie insists on seeking support for the Correaist left, FUT has distanced itself, avoiding falling into political pressures.

José Villavicencio, president of FUT, announced that his organization will not participate in the assembly convened by Conaie, in which an attempt will be made to consolidate a support block for Correaism.

Villavicencio emphasized that FUT doesn't share Conaie's stance and will remain on the sidelines of supporting any candidate in the second round.

Meanwhile, Leonidas Iza, president of Conaie, has openly expressed his rejection of the right, in clear reference to Daniel Noboa. Although Iza avoids openly supporting Luisa González, his statements show a leaning toward the Citizen Revolution.

This stance reveals a concerning closeness to Correaism, despite the questions about its past management.

In parallel, FUT submitted a request to the Comptroller's Office to audit the concession process of the Sacha oil field, showing its focus on defending state resources, without getting involved in political calculations. The labor movement has made it clear that it will not allow its causes to be used to benefit political projects with questionable backgrounds.

FUT's distancing from Conaie and its refusal to align with Correaism reflects a firm and autonomous stance within Ecuadorian unionism. Meanwhile, sectors aligned with the left attempt to manipulate the social discourse, FUT demonstrates that the defense of national interests should not be subject to questionable political interests.