Rafael Correa

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Iran blames Israel for blackout, vows revenge

Top of The World: Iran has blamed Israel on Monday for an act of “cybersabotage” that caused a blackout at the country’s Natanz nuclear facility. Also, Monday marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan and for the second time under coronavirus restrictions. And voters in Ecuador have rejected the leftist movement giving former banker Guillermo Lasso 53% of the vote and the presidency

Iran blames Israel for blackout, vows revenge
Assange

A decade of WikiLeaks' Assange, from allegations to arrest

A decade of WikiLeaks' Assange, from allegations to arrest
Reproductive rights in Ecuador

As Pope Francis visits Ecuador, women there say they're losing ground

As Pope Francis visits Ecuador, women there say they're losing ground
Russian President Vladimir Putin sings "Blueberry Hill" at a fundraiser, 2010

Know your foreign accents? Try picking these global leaders just from the sound of their English

Know your foreign accents? Try picking these global leaders just from the sound of their English

Ecuadorian government targets park's oil, despite natural diversity

Ecuadorian government targets park's oil, despite natural diversity

As Conservation Plan Fails, Ecuador OK's Amazon Oil Drilling Plan

Ecuador has pulled the plug on a groundbreaking plan to have outside donors pay to protect an oil-rich swath of the Amazon. The plan failed to draw anywhere near the financial support the country had hoped.

As Conservation Plan Fails, Ecuador OK's Amazon Oil Drilling Plan

Snowden Pulls Request for Russian Aslyum

Snowden Pulls Request for Russian Aslyum

A no-show at Moscow airport gate, Snowden to seek asylum in Ecuador

The hunt is still on for Edward Snowden. The man who released classified NSA documents to the media was expected to depart from Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow Monday, but as the media bunched up around his gate, it became increasingly clear he wasn't coming. Russia's president says he hasn't left the airport.

A no-show at Moscow airport gate, Snowden to seek asylum in Ecuador

Ecuador's Paraplegic Vice President Lenin Moreno a Major Force for Disability Rights

Ecuador's Vice President Lenin Moreno is a paraplegic and has been a major force for disability rights and benefits in his own country.

Ecuador's Paraplegic Vice President Lenin Moreno a Major Force for Disability Rights

Ecuador's media under fire as powerful president appears set for third term

Ecuador's media have been under fire since President Rafael Correa took office in 2006. He appears set to win a third term later this month, which means more difficult times for the country's independent media.

Ecuador's media under fire as powerful president appears set for third term

Why Correa's Third Term Could Mean More Trouble for Ecuador's Media

A re-election for Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa could mean four more years of trouble for the press as he has targeted TV, radio and newspapers with lawsuits, fines and insults.

Why Correa's Third Term Could Mean More Trouble for Ecuador's Media

Free Speech in Ecuador has Limits

Anchor Marco Werman talks to Sandra Grossman, who is the US-based attorney for Ecuadorean journalist Emilio Palacio. Palacio was granted asylum Thursday by the US.

Free Speech in Ecuador has Limits

Granting Assange Asylum is 'Political Theater' Says Former Ambassador

Ecuador's decision to grant asylum to Julian Assange and the Latin American backing for that decision is in large part political theater says former US Ambassador John Maisto.

Granting Assange Asylum is 'Political Theater' Says Former Ambassador
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Attempted coup in Ecuador ends in violent rescue of president

The day before yesterday, life was normal in Ecuador. But by this morning, the country had plunged into chaos. For the latest, we speak to journalist and TV director Tomas Ciuffardi, of Ecuavisa News television, who is on the ground in Quito.

Attempted coup in Ecuador ends in violent rescue of president