What Will Be The Outcome of Lawsuit Against Chevron in Ecuador?

Life in the Oriente Region of Ecuador is full of danger, mystery and intrigue.  Located along the border with Colombia in the northeast part of the country, the region is home to ancient people groups who depend largely upon the resources of the Amazon River basin for...

Did Amazon Defense Coalition Violate Terms of Logan Act?

I’m not a lawyer and I don’t play one on television, but it strikes me that leaders of the Amazon Defense Coalition may have violated terms of the Logan Act as they cozied up to leaders of the Ecuadoran...

Rafael Correa Wins the Presidential Election in Ecuador

Ecuador’s socialist leader Rafael Correa was re-elected for the second consecutive Presidential Term. Correa is said to have achieved an ‘overwhelming victory’ with exit polls registering 50% support for him yesterday. Correa become that country's first President to win...

"Avenger against oligarchy" wins in Ecuador

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa on Sunday declared victory in the country's presidential elections

Bolivia sets new global high mark for indigenous rights

More indigenous people rightsis certainly good but t lookslike Morales may be trying to become a dictator for life. "something more is happening: This is a victory for Latin American indigenous groups marginalized...

Venezuela and Ecuador revise bilateral deals and confirm commitment to furthe...

Caracas, Venezuela, 28 October, 2008. Today, the Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, met his Ecuadorian counterpart, Rafael Correa, to review the current status of their bilateral agreements and...

Ecuador's Correa claims poll win

"They say it was backed by at least two-thirds of voters. Left-wing President Rafael Correa hailed an "historic win". He has said the new constitution will help bring about a more just society and tackle instability in Ecuador. It will enable him to run for two new,...

Cuban Boxing Fans Boo the British Anthem as DeGale takes Middleweight Gold

James DeGale has won he Gold for Brtain's Boxing Team in Middleweight, but not after some controversy after he claimed boxing rival Cuban Emilio Correa bit him.  DeGale accused the Cubans of "disrespect". ...

India@Beijing Olympics 2008: Vijender loses, Bronze in Boxing

India’s only boxer left in the competition Vijender Kumar lost the semi finals in the 75 kg middleweight category to Cuban Emilio Correa Bayeaux in Beijing.Read full article

Ecuador says US must leave Manta air base

"The U.S. military must stop using its only outpost in South America for anti-drug flights when Washington's 10-year lease on the base in Ecuador expires in 2009, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.Leftist President Rafael Correa has repeatedly said that Ecuador would not...

Venezuela and Ecuador initiated largest Petrochemical refinery

Caracas, Venezuela, 15 July 2008. During a short visit of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to Ecuador, a new petrochemical refinery at Manta was initiated. This joint venture initiative between Venezuelan and...

Chavez calls Colombian defense Minister obstacle to bilateral peace

During the V PETROCARIBE Summit, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez blasted on Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos. Chavez accused Minister Santos of interfering with peaceful bilateral...

While Venezuela and Colombia approach each other, Ecuador tensions remain

Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela, Alvaro Uribe and Hugo Chavez, have insisted they will meet in Caracas in a fortnight to improve bilateral relations. As these two countries try to amend relations, Quito and Bogota remain distant. Just few days ago, the Carter Centre...

Panama says no to U.S. military base

Panama has ruled out hosting a U.S. military base to replace one in Ecuador which is being reclaimed by the Quito government, a senior Panamanian official said on Friday. "  Panama -- along with Peru and...

Colombia hostage rescue sidelines Chavez

Chavez maybe sidelined but he will not sit idle while Colombia's Uribe is hailed a hero and Commander in Chief of the best military in the region. The great ego of Don Hugo will not tolerate such invasion. He will most likely begin instigating trouble in the next few days....

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