ANDEAN GLACIERS “GOING FAST”
Among the most sensitive indicators of global climate change, these glaciers have shrunk by at least 30% over the last 30 years. Paul Brown, from Climate News Network, reports.
Ecuador: indigenous declaration
The leading indigenous organisation, CONAIE, has published an open letter in response to the crisis affecting the country.
Ecuador: why the coup failed
Effective social mobilisation, international solidarity and the courage of President Correa foiled the coup, says Atilio Boron.
Ecuador: hard times ahead for President Correa?
Recent economic woes and increasing protests and strikes are calling into question President Rafael Correa's attempts to win popular support to run again for the presidency in 2017
Threat to countries refusing Copenhagen accord
Huge pressure is being put put on Bolivia and Ecuador. John Vidal reports.
Ecuador: I’m a defender of the forest, which gives us life,...
The struggle of an indigenous Amazonian people in defence of their rights and the land on which they live, in Sarayaku, Ecuador -- against...
Ecuador: Correa’s vision
In a wide-ranging interview Rafael Correa, now elected for a third term, speaks in detail of his strategy for combining economic progress with environmental responsibility.
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.
Ecuador shuts down foreign NGO operations
President Rafael Correa has started a campaign against Non-governmental Organisations.
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.