BGA Polish anti-corruption activist, Monika Sylwa Koniuszec, was found dead in Montanita, Ecuador, in June. According to preliminary reports from an autopsy provided by Ecuadorian authorities, her death was likely the result of intentional actions by third parties. Koniuszec had lived in Ecuador for ten years and was associated with investigations into local corruption and environmental protection. Local media initially suggested suicide, but her close friends claim she received threats due to her activism against corruption. Koniuszec was the head of the 'Integridad' foundation, which worked on cases involving illegal land seizures and sales, including protected areas. The European Union delegation in Ecuador has called for a swift, thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into her death.
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