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Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 21, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 20, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

At 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.

Ecuador’s social spending lifts many out of poverty

June 8, 2011 By Brian McAfee

Since President Correa took office four years ago, 15.851 billion USD has been invested in public works.

World notes: Germany, Niger, Afghanistan – and more

March 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

International news about Germany, Niger, Afghanistan, India, Ecuador and Cuba.

Ecuadorian judge says Chevron must pay $8 billion

February 16, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The legal battle brings to light the tug of war between the sovereignty of an independent nation and the infringement of that right under corporate globalization.