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Attempted coup in Ecuador ends in violent rescue of president

Conflict & Justice

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.

Ecuadorian government targets park’s oil, despite natural diversity

Development & Education

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

Environment

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

Global Politics

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

Global Politics

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

Conflict & Justice

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

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

Arts, Culture & 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.

Free Speech in Ecuador has Limits

Conflict & Justice

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.

Granting Assange Asylum is ‘Political Theater’ Says Former Ambassador

Conflict & Justice

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.