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Ecuador National Assembly condemns threat of UK

In extraordinary session, the Ecuadorian National Assembly decided this morning to condemn the threatened use of force in the UK, reported on Wednesday by Foreign Minister of Ecuador Ricardo Patiño. Of the 80 legislators present, 73 votes and seven abstentions decided to consider...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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U.S. Does Not Chase Julian Assange

U.S. denied any intentions to “pursue” the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange and denied having pressured Great Britain to stop him. “Regarding the charge that the United States sought to pursue him, I reject it completely,” said State Department...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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34 Miners Slaughtered by South African Police

General Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, of the South Africa police department confirmed today that 34 miners died after colliding with the orders of policemen. The massacre occurred last Thursday during riots in a mine of South Africa, 79 people were also injured. A total of 259...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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Dalo Bucaram Takes Protective Actions Against Correa and AP Staff

On behalf of the assemblymen and married couple Abdala Bucaram Pulley and Gabriela Pazmino, the Guayas School of Lawyers yesterday presented a protective action against President Rafael Correa and Alianza Pais Party officials (AP for its Spanish acronym). The Secretary of...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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Syria Renews Fighting as UN Ends Mission

This Friday the Syrian government increased its attacks against rebel bastions in Aleppo and other parts of Syria, fierce fights where reported in Damascus. These actions occurred a day after the UN called time on its observer mission. Last Thursday the UN announced his decision...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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Sweden responds to Patiño’s Statements

The Swedish Government has summoned the Ambassador of Ecuador in Stockholm to convey the rejection of the statements of Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño on granting asylum for Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange. Assange is wanted by the authorities of Sweden on charges of rape and...
Posted On 17 Aug 2012
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Ecuadorians Among U.S. “Dreamers”

Hundreds of young migrants living in United States, among them Ecuadorians, yesterday began a new stage in their lives by initiating a request process for the suspension of their deportations that would allow them to live legally in the country. These young people call themselves...
Posted On 16 Aug 2012
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Robert Downey Jr. Gets Hurt While Filming Iron Man 3

The famous actor, Robert Downey Jr. hurt his ankle while filming an action scene of the upcoming movie ‘Iron Man 3’. His injury has caused a small delay in the production schedule but it’s expected that the actor recover in time, added Marvel Studios today. The 47-year-old...
Posted On 16 Aug 2012
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Ecuador has 11 Reasons to Grant Asylum for Assange

Ecuadorian Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño, today revealed 11 reasons, that the Government of Ecuador has analyzed, for the granting of asylum to the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Assange is a communications professional who has received international awards for his...
Posted On 16 Aug 2012
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Ecuador Beats Chile in Friendly Match

Last night, Ecuadorian soccer team beat Chile in a friendly match held in the United States. The “TRI” won 3-0 against the Chilean team, which is the current leader from South American, before the resumption of Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Narciso Mina opened the...
Posted On 16 Aug 2012
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