Ecuador Political News

Ecuador’s President Wants to Tax Inheritances by as Much as 77 Percent, Sparking Protests – Vice News

A proposed wealth redistribution law that would radically tax inheritances in Ecuador has sparked angry protests against the government of President Rafael Correa. Hundreds took to the streets in the capital of Quito and in the city of Guayaquil on Monday night to protest the measure. Protesters gathered outside the headquarters of Correa’s party, the PAIS Alliance, AFP reported. Read more>>

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June 10, 2015

A proposed “wealth redistribution law” that would radically tax inheritances in Ecuador has sparked angry protests against the government of President Rafael Correa. Hundreds took to the streets in the capital of Quito and in the city of Guayaquil on Monday night to protest the measure. Protesters gathered outside the headquarters of Correa’s party, the PAIS Alliance, AFP reported. Read more>>

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