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Third term begins for Ecuador's President Correa

Third term begins for Ecuador's President Correa

IAPA: Latin America press freedom is under attack

The Inter-America Press Association says attacks on press freedom have intensified in Mexico, Central America, Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador.

Election win an opportunity to deepen democracy in Ecuador

"Freedom of expression continues to be severely threatened in Ecuador," said Daniel Calingaert of Freedom House, an organization that advocates for democracy, political freedom and human rights.

Ecuador's Correa breezes to 2nd re-election

He has stacked courts with friendly judges and prosecuted indigenous leaders for organizing protests against Correa's attempt to open up Ecuador to large-scale mining without their consent.

Ecuador leader heavily favored to win re-election

The number of people working for the government has burgeoned from 16,000 to 90,000 during Correa's current term, Ecuador's non-governmental Observatory of Fiscal Policy said in a December report.

Ecuador's political juggernaut faces re-election

That allowed Ecuador to lead the region in 2011 in public spending as a portion of gross domestic product at 11.1 percent, according to the U.N., with Bolivia following at 10.8 percent.

Cancer survivors star at fashion show in Ecuador

The models came from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela to be part of the Day of Bionic Fashion event, which was organized by the Youth Against Cancer Foundation.

Ecuador president taking leave in re-election bid

Ecuadorean political scientist Jorge Leon said Correa will still be president, even if his No. 2 is nominally in charge.

Canadian judge hears $19B Ecuador lawsuit case

An attempt by Ecuadorian villagers to have a Canadian court enforce a $19 billion judgment awarded in their country against multinational oil giant Chevron Corp. faced a judge's skepticism Thursday.

No title ever, but Ecuador team's fans remain true

In the midst of so much suffering over the decades, Aucas is back playing in Division B of Ecuador's professional league after being demoted to a lower league three years ago.

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QUITO, Ecuador: Third term begins for Ecuador's President Correa

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2013 file photo, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa gives a thumbs up to...

Alemania prueba el sol de la Florida

Por su parte, Ecuador es la gran revelación de las eliminatorias mundialistas sudamericanas.

Sathwik Karnik wins National Geographic Bee

To clinch the title, Sathwik correctly named Chimborazo as the mountain in Ecuador that...

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U.S. Workers Trail Rest Of Developed Countries In Vacation Time: Report

13. Colombia, Lebanon, South Africa, Chile, Ecuador and Taiwan

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Ecuador's Correa sworn in for third term in office

Ecuador's Correa sworn in for third term in office (1:10)

Third Term Begins for Ecuador's President Correa

Third Term Begins for Ecuador's President Correa

NYPD: Merchant Held for Ransom, Tortured for Month

Five detectives were sent to Ecuador to learn more about the victim and his family.