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Nebot Prepared Openings in the City

As announced yesterday the mayor of Guayaquil, Jaime Nebot, will open 19 urban regeneration this month. This morning Nebot opened the zigzag bridge that crosses the Estero Salado, connecting the State University with the Catholic University. Likewise, the Mayor pledged to present...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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Assange Under Protection of Ecuador Embassy

Julian Assange, founder of information site Wikileaks, is currently under the protection of the Ecuadorian embassy. Since Assange’s appeal was rejected by the London Supreme Court on 14 June 2012. On June 28, the United Kingdom police gave Assange a letter at the Ecuadorian...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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Ecuador Elections: Countdown at the CNE for registration of political organizations

Two and a half weeks are left for political organizations of Ecuador to complete their registration with the National Electoral Council (CNE) for the elections scheduled for February 2013. So far, parties and movements Sociedad Patriótica, PRE, MPD, Pachakutik, CREO, Avanza, AP y...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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First Flight arrived at Quito’s New Airport in Tababela

Nine minutes and 15 seconds lasted the first commercial flight at test that landed in the new airport of Tababela  in the northeast of Quito (Ecuador). The American Airlines Boeing 757 took off at 06:10 on Monday from Mariscal Sucre airport. About 50 passengers, including...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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Japan Starts Power Saving Program After Nuclear Restart

This Monday Japan began their electricity saving targets as the country eyes a power shortfall over the hot summer, despite the weekend restart of a nuclear reactor. The government has requested households and businesses in central and western Japan to voluntarily cut consumption...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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Mexico’s old rulers claim presidential election win

Mexican opposition candidate Enrique Pena Nieto’s campaign team claimed victory in the country’s presidential election on Sunday after exit polls showed him winning by a comfortable margin. Pena Nieto, 45, of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), led by between...
Posted On 02 Jul 2012
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Spain wins Euro 2012

This afternoon Spain became the new champion of Euro 2012, being the first to win the title for two consecutive time. Spain beat Italy by 4-0. With goals from David Silva (minute 14), Jordi Alba (minute 30), Fernando Torres (minute 84) and Juan Mata (minute 88), the Spanish team...
Posted On 01 Jul 2012
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Ecuador Joins The Whole World in Gay Pride Week Celebrations

(video via Nefertitina23) In order to celebrate the Gay Pride 2012 Week Festivities, foundations and civilians from all over the country organized Parades this weekend to show their pride and colors to a society that’s opening up their minds about many controversial topics....
Posted On 01 Jul 2012
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Guayaquil City Kicks off Foundation Festivities

July is the month that remembers the foundation anniversary of the city of Guayaquil, the main economic port of Ecuador. Mayor Jaime Nebot plans to introduce today the schedule of openings and contracts signatures that will be held to honor the city in this festivities...
Posted On 01 Jul 2012
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Today Mexicans Vote for Next President

Voters in Mexico are heading to the polls to choose their next president in an election that is expected to return to power a party that ruled for decades. Opinion polls ahead of Sunday’s vote show Enrique Pena Nieto – candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary...
Posted On 01 Jul 2012
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