Tag: <span>Ecuadoran Protests</span>
July 6, 2011 > Staff
104 Police Officers In Ecuador Fined For Last Year’s Uprising Against Correa
Today in Latin America Top Story — A total of 104 police officers in Ecuador were given fines of up to $5,000 for misusing public funds during last year’s uprising […] Read More >
May 9, 2011 > Staff
Ecuador’s Correa Wins Referendum; Critics Worry About Consolidation Of Power
Today in Latin America Top Story — President Rafael Correa of Ecuador claimed victory in a referendum on a number of government and social reforms Saturday, paving the way for […] Read More >
October 7, 2010 > Staff
Ecuador Detains 46 Police Officers; Obama Calls Correa To Ask For Calm
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Ecuadoran government detained 46 police officers who allegedly participated in last week’s revolt against President Rafael Correa in which five people died […] Read More >
October 1, 2010 > Staff
Ecuador Declares State of Emergency; Rafael Correa Calls Protests “Coup d’État”
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Ecuadoran government declared a state of emergency Thursday after protests by police officers and members of the military turned ugly and sent […] Read More >