Snapshot: In 2019, a protection action was filed in Ecuador against several Ecuadorian public entities and the energy company Genefran against the hydroelectric project in the Piatúa River operated by Genefran for the violation of the collective rights of the Kichwa People of Santa Clara and the rights of nature of the Piatúa River. This action was presented jointly by the Indigenous Kichwa communities of Santa Clara, the Pachamama Foundation, the Pastaza Ombudsman's Office, the PUCE Human Rights Center, the Río Napo Foundation, and CONFENIAE. The Provincial Court of Pastaza accepted the action and agreed with the violation of the rights of the communities and the river. As a comprehensive reparation measure, the court suspended the hydroelectric project and withdrew the authorisation to use and benefit the river flow. Additionally, it revoked the environmental licence authorised by the Ministry of the Environment. In 2020, the Constitutional Court of Ecuador selected the case to generate binding jurisprudence on the rights of nature and collective rights. The case is closed.