Ecuador: Seven Foreign Oil Companies to Pull Out
Some foreing oil companies want to leave Ecuador because of a law tham forces them to provide services instead of only make geberate profits from Ecuador's vast crude reserves.
Ecuador: referendum on constitutional reforms
President Rafael Correa is planning a referendum on changes to the constitution to facilitate the fight against crime. His critics say this is not the best way to tackle the growing problem of insecurity.
Growing social discontent in Bolivia and Ecuador
In a new book, Dancing with Dynamite, journalist Ben Dangl describes the growing discontent of social movements in the governments they brought to power. He explains his views in a short video.
Ecuador: why the coup failed
Effective social mobilisation, international solidarity and the courage of President Correa foiled the coup, says Atilio Boron.
Ecuador: Police Mutiny Threatens Democracy
Ecuadorian president, Rafael Correa, is attempting to defuse the police riots. IPS reports from Quito.
Ecuador: indigenous declaration
The leading indigenous organisation, CONAIE, has published an open letter in response to the crisis affecting the country.
Threat to countries refusing Copenhagen accord
Huge pressure is being put put on Bolivia and Ecuador. John Vidal reports.
Bulletin 15 February 2010
Colombia: guerrilla attack candidate ♦ Uruguay: new parliament to start work ♦ Ecuador and China increase military cooperation ♦ Argentinean film wins prestigious award ♦ European Union speeds up controversial agreement with Cen
Ecuador’s President Faces Off With Indigenous and Social Movements
Rafael Correa is in trouble with those who put him in power. Roger Burbach explains the reasons
Bulletin 21 January 2010
Haiti: After the earthquake, the illnesses ♦ More US troops in Haiti but aid still vastly inadequate ♦ Blockade to avoid immigration ♦ Honduras: Agreement for Zelaya to leave the country ♦ Venezuela: Revolution until the year 34