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Estuary dumps rubbish onto beaches of Ecuadorean island

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Locals and politicians worry as estuary dumps rubbish onto the beaches of Isla Puna, off the coast of southern Ecuador, affecting local fauna and flora as well as the upcoming tourist season.

Added on the 02/12/2019 23:05:23 - Copyright : AFP EN

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