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Big Brother Case Observers Forbidden To Leave the Country

This provision was enacted during the arraignment hearing in the “Big Brother” case, where President Rafael Correa accused the Observers of the alleged offense of perjury. Judge Yanez accepted the request of the prosecutor Patricio Navarrete, who asked that ordering...
Posted On 18 May 2012
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Prian and PSP Confirm Approach

Two weeks after announcing his fifth attempt to Carondelet, Prian leader, Alvaro Noboa, said he has the support of other political groups. Noboa specified the name of one of these parties: Sociedad Patriotica (PSP) and added that he is talking with other movements as well. Former...
Posted On 17 May 2012
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Several political leaders gathered to “Dialogue for a Possible Ecuador”

On May 12, several political leaders met in a “Dialogue for a Possible Ecuador.” Topics such as security, free speech, environment, poverty, justice were issues raised by the event organizar, the  President of the Chamber of Commerce of Quito, Blasco Peñaherrera....
Posted On 15 May 2012
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“Suma” Political Movement will Present its Candidate

The leader of movement “Suma“, Mauricio Rodas, said today, he will submit to the National Electoral Council 231,700 signatures for the registration of the movement. This process included more than 10 months of traveling around the country and as a result of it more...
Posted On 15 May 2012
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El Universo Case: Former informatic technician of the Judiciary will testify

Former informatic technician of the Judiciary Council, Jaime Martinez, must testify on Wednesday at the Office of Guayas, as part of the research carried out by the wording of the judgment against El Universo newspaper. After Martinez makes his version, the prosecution will call...
Posted On 14 May 2012
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Alvaro Noboa called on Ecuadorians to a National Assembly

Today from his office Alvaro Noboa, candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Ecuador, called on Ecuadorians for a National Assembly. Noboa listed the following points as the topics to be discussed at the Assembly: Proposals for a government plan, current electoral bills,...
Posted On 14 May 2012
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Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño cancel an interview with CNN

Foreign Minister of Ecuador, Ricardo Patiño, was supossed to have an interview with CNN in Spanish last night. 30 minutes before the begin of the interview, Patiño decided to cancel it because the news network did not agree with a request made by him. Patiño asked not t...
Posted On 11 May 2012
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Former Commissioner Jacqueline Hurtado Surrendered

The former commissioner of Guayaquil, Jacqueline Hurtado turned herself in last night to the judicial police. Hurtado came accompanied by several former collaborators and by Alex Huacon, a delegate of a human rights organization. Hurtado gave her version of the events to the...
Posted On 11 May 2012
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Ecuador Asks the OAS to be Reformed During Insulza’s Visit to Quito

Ecuador’s government on Thursday proposed to the OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, to restore the organism, said Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño. “We are in talks. Secretary General is interested in knowing the position of Ecuador in that matter...
Posted On 11 May 2012
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Three Big Brother Case Observers seek Asylum in the Embassy of Costa Rica

Observers of the contracts of Ecuadorian President’s brother, Fabricio Correa, sought asylum in the Embassy of Costa Rica. Today, at around 10:00 am (GTM), Paul Chambers, Gerardo Portillo and Jose Quishpe came to the Embassy with the idea of ​​seeking asylum to...
Posted On 11 May 2012
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