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“It’s a miracle”: the man born from the rubble in Ecuador

“It’s a miracle,” said Pablo Cordoba, the carpenter rescued after passing 47 hours under the rubble of a hotel demolished by the earthquake in Ecuador, drinking his own urine and fearing to die injured by the machines that were removing rubble, when his wife was...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Russia delivers 30 tons of humanitarian aid to Ecuador

Russia today delivered 30 tons of humanitarian aid to the authorities of Ecuador, including food, tents, electric generators and hygiene products and basic necessities. According to the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia, a transport aircraft Il-76 traveled 15,000...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Banks will restructure the debts of disaster victims from Manabi and Esmeraldas

Banks will suspend the collection of debts of natural persons registered in Manabi and the south of Esmeraldas, the most affected areas by the earthquake of April 16, announced Friday the Association of Private Banks of Ecuador (ABPE). In a statement, the institution said:...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Correa tells to victims that those who shout will be arrested

President Rafael Correa, during his visit to the stricken areas by the earthquake, faced requests for help from people who were desperate. 4 days have passed from the earthquake  that devastated a large part of the Ecuadorian coast. Correa, feeling not heard by the people who...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Dayko, a dog hero, gave his life to rescue 7 people

Firefighters of Ibarra that support rescue tasks in Pedernales lost one of their best elements. Dayko dog died due to dehydration. Yesterday, saline solution was supplied to the dog, that was surrounded by several firefighters. Apparently, exhaustion derived from rescue efforts...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Images of solidarity for the victims of the earthquake in Ecuador

Ecuador once again demonstrates its spirit of solidarity. A sentiment also came from abroad with rescue workers who came from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and other countries. The help is still needed and we must understand that we must be prepared to continue giving a hand. The...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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In Ecuador, thousands of refugees sleep in tents with tension and fear

A pair of powerful floodlights illuminate the row of tents installed in the landing area of the old Reales Tamarindos Airport, in Portoviejo. There are up to 40 people accommodated under them. There are children, adults, and seniors. Everyone has their own story of pain, fright,...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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Ecuador earthquake death toll surpasses 600

The death toll of the devastating 7.8M earthquake, recorded on April 16, 2016 amounts to 602. This is the report of the Secretariat of Risk Management (SGR), up to date 22 April 2016 at 20H30. While the hope of rescuing people alive under the rubble, mainly in the cities of...
Posted On 23 Apr 2016
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