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For delay in appearing, court excludes the Procurator’s Office from Odebrecht case

Ecuadornews:   The criminal court that judges the alleged crime of conspiracy in the Odebrecht case declared the abandonment of the accusation filed by the Procurator’s Office because its judicial representatives were delayed seven minutes to reinstate the hearing...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Moreno and Rodas participated in the serenade in honor of the foundation of Quito

Ecuadornews:   The president of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno, participated today in the so-called “Serenata Quito“, a traditional festive ceremony that commemorated the 483 years of the Spanish foundation of Quito. The mayor of the city, Mauricio Rodas, crossed from his...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Santos, the Odebrecht informer, says that Carlos Polit was “the fourth power”

Ecuadornews:   The former representative of the construction company Odebrecht, Jose Santos, declared today before the Prosecutor Carlos Baca for the crime of concussion that is being investigated against former Comptroller Carlos Pólit. His son John Polit is being linked to...
Posted On 05 Dec 2017
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The US Consul collects information on fishermen

Ecuadornews:   The recruitment of fishermen to transfer drugs to the United States also impacts the populations of Santa Elena. So far this year, 12 people have been detained in international waters and are serving sentences in the United States, according to the Captaincy...
Posted On 05 Dec 2017
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Ecuador paid $ 75 million to Burlington by agreement

Ecuadornews:   The Minister of Finance reported that the first payment was made last week; the balance will be canceled in April. The resources are included in the budget of the State of next year. The Ecuadorian State reached a definitive agreement with the US oil company...
Posted On 05 Dec 2017
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Rafael Correa leaves in a conflictive environment

Ecuadornews:   Cries and aggressions of those who follow former President Rafael Correa marked his return to the country and his departure as well. His ten days in Ecuador left dissident images when he was head of state. Since November 25, his first days in Guayaquil, on the...
Posted On 04 Dec 2017
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14 national organizations prepare campaigns for consultation

Ecuadornews:   For the process of popular consultation and referendum, 30 days of electoral campaign have been arranged. The political and social organizations, with structure at national level, can register to participate from next Friday. Of the 17 national parties and...
Posted On 04 Dec 2017
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Chevron celebrates the ruling of a Brazilian court against Ecuador

Ecuadornews:   The oil company Chevron today celebrated the decision of the Superior Court of Justice of Brazil to reject for lack of jurisdiction an attempt to execute the Ecuadorian judgment against the US company. “Courts around the world continue to reject attempts...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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César Montúfar asks to link former president Rafael Correa in bribery case

Ecuadornews:   On Thursday, Carlos Baca was asked to link former President Rafael Correa and the construction company Odebrecht to the preliminary investigation 70-2017 for the crime of bribery, related to Odebrecht corruption. The request was made by César Montúfar. This ex...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Possible tariff hike worries the European Union

Ecuadornews:   The Government’s announcement to increase tariffs on 375 products and groups of products is causing concern to the European Union (EU). The measure is part of the government’s economic plan announced on October 11 and aims to curb the outflow of...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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