ECUADOR: Chevron's Amazon 'fake cleanup' trial
A report submitted this week to a court in Ecuador finding dangerous levels of contamination at oil wells Chevron says it cleaned up in the 1990s is expected to reinforce a fraud indictment against two Chevron lawyers in a $27.3 billion environmental lawsuit against the oil company.
Seven Ecuadorian officials were also included in the indictment [...]
Requirements to live in Ecuador
Ecuador is definitely an ideal place to live or to stay for along time. A small country but one with great diversity for traveling and being able to reach places in just a few hours. Prices are relatively cheap, thousands of activities and the friendliness of its people will make you enjoy your stay. However, [...]
Ecuador seeking defense ties with Iran
Comments OffEcuador’s Defense Minister Javier Ponce said on Thursday that his country was seeking defense ties with Iran.
His remarks come as Washington has expressed discomfort with Tehran’s growing influence in Latin America.
“We have our own policies, our own geostrategic positions, and what interests us, with Iran for instance, is boosting information technology and national defense strategies,” [...]
Ecuador – What You May Not Know
Most people in school have failed geography and are not aware that the Galapagos islands are actually part of Ecuador. It is the smallest country in South America, and if you would like to locate it on the map it is just a little bit south west of Columbia. Here are some other not so [...]
Ecuador's Correa Has 51.92% Of Vote With 96.55% Counted
Comments OffThe latest official results from Ecuador’s April 26 general election show President Rafael Correa consolidating his lead, with 51.92% of the votes.
The results are from 96.55% of the total votes cast, the government’s elections agency said Monday on its Web site.
Former President Lucio Gutierrez is in second place with 28.17%, while banana magnate Alvaro Noboa [...]
