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Assange 'The World Tomorrow' Ep. 6 Ecuador fights its media

London - This week Julian Assange interviews President Rafael Correa of Ecuador, one of the most democratic leaders in South America and a champion for the poor.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

Chevron loses $18bn appeal for environmental damage in Ecuador

Quito - A court in Ecuador confirmed on appeal a sentence issued in February 2011, which orders the U.S. oil company Chevron to pay US$ 18 billion to villagers for environmental damages in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 2 comments

Ecuador observes 3-day alcohol ban

Quito - Following the deaths of 21 people from alcohol poisoning, an emergency 72-hour prohibition of alcohol was enacted by the Ecuadorian government.

In the Media by Edward Xiao

Soccer: Mexico suspends eight players over prostitution scandal

Quito - Mexico is without eight players ahead of their Copa América campaign, after allegations of having prostitutes in their hotel rooms. The news comes off the back of their impressive 4-2 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

Ecuador expels US ambassador over WikiLeaks cable

Quito - The government of Ecuador declared the U.S. ambassador in Quito "persona non grata" and asked Heather Hodges to leave the country immediately in reaction to her alleged comments about corruption in the Ecuadorian police.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar

Wikileaks founder offered residency in Ecuador

Quito - Following the Wikileaks diplomatic cables controversy of Monday, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is being offered a home in Ecuador.

In the Media by David James Young - 2 comments

Snoring man from Ecuador wins siesta competition

Madrid - A 62-year-old Ecuadorian man won Spain’s first siesta championship. He not only napped for 17 minutes in a busy shopping centre but he almost managed an impressively loud snore.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 3 comments

Ecuador's President is back at palace

Reports are coming in that the hospital where Ecuador's President Correa was being held is under heavy gunfire. He has been rescued and is now back at the presidential palace.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Peruvian border closed due to unrest in Ecuador

Peruvian President Alan Garcia has spoken out against the events in Ecuador and closed the borders to Peru. Ecuador just went into a state of emergency with a police and army revolt against the government.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Ecuador engulfed in violence, nation on lockdown (video)

Quito - The nation of Ecuador is on lockdown as upheaval has caused President Rafael Correa to be hospitalized after being hit by bottles during a protest by the police. There have been numerous reports of looting, fires and general violence.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

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