9/1/09 – Associated Press – Ecuador backs off closing TV network over broadcast of taped conversation involving president

“Ecuador backs off closing TV network over broadcast of taped conversation involving president”
Associated Press, September 1, 2009
“Ecuador’s government is backtracking on threats to close a television network for airing a taped conversation between President Rafael Correa and a legislator. Communications Secretary Fernando Alvarado said Tuesday that Teleamazonas’ broadcast was “irresponsible,” but added that it was a minor infraction meriting a fine at worst.”
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