Tag: <span>Rafael Correa</span>
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 >
June 7, 2010 > Staff
OAS Meeting Begins in Peru Amid Tensions Over Status of Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other dignitaries from throughout Latin America began a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) […] Read More >
April 28, 2010 > Staff
Ecuadorean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Colombian Presidential Candidate Juan Manuel Santos
Today in Latin America Top Story — An Ecuadorean court issued an arrest warrant for Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos that could threaten ties between Colombia and Ecuador, according […] Read More >
April 19, 2010 > Staff
Ecuador’s President Correa Calls for More Oil Revenue; Threatens To Nationalize Foreign Companies
Today in Latin America Top Story — Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said he will push legislation to allow the expropriation of private oil companies from Spain, Brazil, Italy and China if […] Read More >
March 12, 2010 > Staff
Chile Swears in Sebastián Piñera as New President; Aftershocks Rumble Ceremony
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chile swore in new President Sebastián Piñera Thursday amidst a 6.9 magnitude aftershock from the Feb. 27 earthquake. Piñera, along with visiting dignitaries […] Read More >
February 10, 2010 > Staff
UNASUR Creates $300 Million Fund To Aid Haiti’s Recovery At Meeting In Quito
Today in Latin America Top Story — South American leaders met in Quito, Ecuador Tuesday to create a $300 million fund to aid Haiti in the country’s recovery process. The […] Read More >