Ecuador national park to be abused for oil exploration
Yasuni National Park is home to many sensitive animal species, as well as two indigenous communities, and is considered one of the most biodiverse places in the world.
Quito youth meet continues world festival tradition
Just hours after the passing of Nelson Mandela in December, over 8,000 youth from around the globe began gathering at the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students in Quito, Ecuador.
Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.
Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.
Ecuador's social spending lifts many out of poverty
Since President Correa took office four years ago, 15.851 billion USD has been invested in public works.
World notes: Germany, Niger, Afghanistan - and more
International news about Germany, Niger, Afghanistan, India, Ecuador and Cuba.
Ecuadorian judge says Chevron must pay $8 billion
The legal battle brings to light the tug of war between the sovereignty of an independent nation and the infringement of that right under corporate globalization.
Communist youth leader murdered in Ecuador
Edwing Perez, secretary general of the Ecuadorian Communist Youth organization, died Nov. 10 from complications resulting from a vicious right-wing assault.
Ecuador coup fails, president rescued
A coup attempt against Ecuador's left-wing president, Rafael Correa, failed when elite troops rescued the president from rioting policemen.
World Notes: Afghanistan, Greece, Egypt, South Africa, Ecuador, Cuba
Afghanistan's women and children, Greece and arms dealers, Egypt's protest upsurge, South African transport strike, Ecuador's water, Cuba's no-nukes stand.
