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Diplomatic staff of US Embassy in Venezuela shall be reduced

The Government of Venezuela gave the US embassy 15 days to reduce its active diplomatic staff to 17 people. “In regard to the suitability for a number of 17 officials the US Embassy should work with in Venezuela, a period of 15 days was given,” said Chancellor Delcy...
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Assembly spent on cars, events and communication campaigns in the last year

The purchase of five new Toyota vehicles for $ 250,000, the organization of the Asia Pacific Forum for $ 700,000, the hiring of a television space for $ 299,000 and the hiring of an image campaign for $ 450,000; listed as some of the contracts with high amounts between February...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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Government announces an auction of mining areas for exploration

The Ecuadorian government is preparing an auction of mining areas totaling 431,801 hectares for exploration. This tender will take place in the coming months according to authorities, but a specific date has not yet been disclosed. The exposure of these new areas for exploration...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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Guayas and Azuay would sign today the border agreement in 608 kilometers

After five meetings between the Prefects of Guayas and Azuay, today, 608 of the 609 square kilometers of territorial uncertainty would be defined between the two provinces. The prefects of Guayas and Azuay, Jimmy Jairala and Paul Carrasco, would sign the final agreement to...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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Netanyahu reaffirms relations with the US. and will speak before Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that despite the differences between the two countries, the alliance between the US and Israel is “stronger than ever.” “The news of the death of relations between the US and Israel are not only premature,...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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Chile: Eruption of Villarrica volcano forces the evacuation of 3,385 people

The eruption of the Villarrica volcano in the southern Chilean region of La Araucania, at early hours of Tuesday, forced the evacuation of 3,385 people from their homes, officials said. The volcano erupted at 03:01 hours (6:01 GMT) today with a loud roar, said in a statement the...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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Correa analyzed foreign trade issues with Ecuadorian entrepreneurs

Yesterday, an appointment to discuss the regulation of foreign trade and productivity was held in Carondelet. Entrepreneurs of the exporter, industrial and trade sector talked with President Rafael Correa, Vice President Jorge Glas and the Ministers of the Economic Area. Correa...
Posted On 03 Mar 2015
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