Ecuador Political News

August 10, 2009

8/10/09 – Correa inaugurated for prolonged term as Ecuadorian president

[archive-title]“Correa inaugurated for prolonged term as Ecuadorian president ” Earth Times, August 10, 2009[/archive-title] “Rafael Correa was inaugurated Monday for …

August 9, 2009

8/9/09 – Miami Herald – Childhood tragedy may affect Correa’s policies

[archive-title]“Childhood tragedy may affect Correa’s policies” Miami Herald, August 9, 2009[/archive-title] “Now, Correa is vowing to ‘radicalize this revolution’ in …

August 7, 2009

8/6/09 – Reuters – Challenges for Ecuador’s Correa in New Term

[archive-title]“Challenges for Ecuador’s Correa in new term” Reuters, August 6, 2009[/archive-title] “Correa often calls journalists “rabid dogs” and “liars.” He …

August 6, 2009

8/6/09 – Dow Jones Newswires – Ecuador Government Braces For Reaction To Radio, TV Takeovers

[archive-title]“Ecuador Government Braces For Reaction To Radio, TV Takeovers” Dow Jones Newswires, August 6, 2009[/archive-title] “Ecuador’s government is expecting “strong …

August 5, 2009

8/5/09 – Dow Jones Newswires – Ecuador Pres Correa’s Popularity Slips Before 2nd Term-Polls

[archive-title]“Ecuador Pres Correa’s Popularity Slips Before 2nd Term-Polls” Dow Jones Newswires, August 5, 2009[/archive-title] “Correa, a U.S.-trained economist and self-avowed …

August 4, 2009

8/4/09 – Ecuador Establishes Ethic Committee to Regulate News Media

[archive-title]“Ecuador establishes ethic committee to regulate news media ” Xinhua, August 4, 2009[/archive-title] “The Ecuadorian government will establish an ethic …

August 4, 2009

8/4/09 – Ecuador Take-Over of Perenco

[archive-title]“Ecuador Take-Over of Perenco” Petroleum Economist, August 4, 2009[/archive-title] “The state’s take-over of two oil concessions held by France’s Perenco …

August 3, 2009

8/3/09 – AP: Correa: Ecuador to take over radio, TV stations

[archive-title]“Correa: Ecuador to take over radio, TV stations ” Associated Press, August 3, 2009[/archive-title] “Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa says “many” …

July 24, 2009

7/24/09 – The Washington Times: Ecuador – Cut Off Trade Preferences

[archive-title]“EDITORIAL: Cut Off Ecuador” Washington Times, July 24, 2009[/archive-title] “Several recent developments make it imperative for the United States to …

July 18, 2009

7/18/09 – Ecuador warned over two oilfield seizures

[archive-title]“Ecuador warned over two oilfield seizures” Financial Times, July 18, 2009[/archive-title] “Ecuador’s seizure of two oil concessions operated by Perenco …

July 6, 2009

7/6/09 – Latin American Leaders Face Backlash

[archive-title]“Latin American Leaders Face Backlash” McClatchy Newspapers, July 6, 2009[/archive-title] “In general, the populists have brooked little opposition while bashing …

June 30, 2009

6/29/09 – Brother of President Correa Awarded Lucrative Government Contracts

[archive-title]“Ecuador: State Contracts With President’s Brother Raise Concerns” Global Voices Online, June 29, 2009[/archive-title] “Fabricio Correa has been part of …

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