Ecuador

Reliant completely on the exportation of petroleum, a trade which represents 40 per cent of all of the country's exports, Ecuador under President Rafael Correa represents a complete break from the turbulent past of coup d'etats and instability. There are still issues and the President doesn't shirk from bouts of populism and hysteria, but with the exportation of natural resources set to continue and this new found stability once again making Ecuador an attractive place for investment and eco-tourism, the country is going from strength to strength.

Latest articles in Ecuador

All Could Lose in Ecuadorian Judgement Against Chevron

An 18-year long lawsuit by Ecuadorians against US oil company Texaco, later Chevron, may now include state oil company Petroecuador as co-respondent.

Feb 16, 2011 – Maria Kielmas

Football and Racial Discrimination in Ecuador

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, Ecuador played Uruguay and lost 2:1, sparking a spectator fury of physical and verbal abuse.

Feb 11, 2010 – Sandra Gross

Roque Sevilla Resigns from Yasuni-ITT Project

Roque Sevilla, President of the Yasuni-ITT commission, resigned out of "dignity" in reaction to controversial statements made by President Rafael Correa.

Jan 31, 2010 – Sandra Gross

Pico y Placa: Vehicle Restriction in Quito

Quito's mayor will soon initiate "pico y placa" to restrict the use of private vehicles during peak traffic hours.

Jan 25, 2010 – Sandra Gross

Ecuador's Climate Change Proposal

The Copenhagen talks have set the forum for Ecuador to fine-tune its vocals and recruit more support for its Yasuni initiative: pay Ecuador to keep its oil in the ground

Dec 17, 2009 – Sandra Gross

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