Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos facts for kids
Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos is a small town in Ecuador. It is located in the Putumayo Canton of the Sucumbíos area. This town is very close to the border with Colombia. It is also sometimes called Santa Rosa de Yanamaru.
About Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos
Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos is a quiet place in the northeastern part of Ecuador. Its location near the border makes it an important spot. The town is part of the Sucumbíos province, which is known for its natural beauty.
The Cofán People
Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos is home to some of the Cofán people. The Cofán are an Indigenous group who have lived in this region for a very long time. In 1988, about 71 Cofán people lived in a special area set aside for them in the town. They have a rich culture and history.
An Important Event in 2008
On March 1, 2008, an important event happened near Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos. A leader from a group called the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was in the area. The FARC was an armed group in Colombia.
The Colombian military took action against this group near the town. This event caused a big disagreement between several countries in the Andes region. This disagreement is known as the 2008 Andean diplomatic crisis. It was a time when countries like Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela had serious talks about the situation.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa de Yanamaru para niños
