Ecuador
A year after Chevron explosion, the grassroots mobilizes
August 13, 2013A protest grew to 3,000 once it reached the gates of the Chevron refinery, and 209 were subsequently arrested in a sit-down act of non-violent civil disobedience.
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Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
February 21, 2013Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.
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Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
February 20, 2013At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.
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Ecuador’s social spending lifts many out of poverty
June 8, 2011Since President Correa took office four years ago, 15.851 billion USD has been invested in public works.
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World notes: Germany, Niger, Afghanistan – and more
March 16, 2011International news about Germany, Niger, Afghanistan, India, Ecuador and Cuba.
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