Rafael Correa

Ecuador's Correa returns to fight referendum campaign

Quito - Emiratesvoice

Ex-president Rafael Correa returned to Ecuador from Belgium on Friday to lead the campaign against a referendum called by the government effectively to prevent his re-election. Videos posted on Twitter showed an ebullient Correa addressing cheering supporters from atop an open truck at the head of a cavalcade of vehicles shortly after his arrival in the southwestern port city ofRead more

President congratulates Ecuador President

Sanaa - Emirates Voice

President of the Supreme Political Council Saleh al-Sammad sent on Wednesday a congratulation cable to the President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa on the occasion of the celebrations of the friendly people of Ecuador on the national day. Source: Saba News Read more

Ecuadorians go to polls to elect new president

Quito - ArabToday

Ecuadorians went to the polls on Sunday to elect a successor to popular President Rafael Correa, who has been in power for 10 years. According to the National Electoral Council (CNE), the turnout was notable, with nearly 40 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots by midday. "There has been significant participation on this election day," CNE chief Juan PabloRead more

Ecuadorians to go to polls to choose

Quito - Arab Today

Some 12.8 million eligible voters will go to the polls on Sunday to choose a successor to President Rafael Correa, whose 10-year tenure brought much-needed stability to the South American nation. From 1997 to 2007, Ecuador had seven presidents, the last three were ousted before the end of their four-year term. The current election is being closely watched to seeRead more

Ecuador to extend asylum to Wikileaks' founder "for as long as he wishes"

Quito - ArabToday

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said Friday that his government would offer asylum to Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange for as long as the whistleblower wants. "If he wishes to give up asylum and hand himself over, that is his decision. But if he wants to remain under protection, the Ecuadorian state will continue (offering it)," Correa told the press duringRead more

Ecuador gets new Minister of Finance amid broader reshuffle

Quito - ArabToday

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa named Patricio Rivera as the new Minister of Finance on Saturday, to replace Fausto Herrera, who stepped down for health reasons this week. Rivera has already been Minister of Finance and recently made a name as Ecuador's coordinating minister of economic policy. Correa hailed Herrera's contributions, calling him a "historic minister." "He was the longest-lasting minister,Read more

China's President Begins Latin America Tour

Beijing - Arab Today

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing Wednesday morning to pay a week-long visit to Latin America. At the invitation of Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa, Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Xi will pay state visits to the three countries from Nov. 17 to 23, China's News Agency (Xinhua) reported. During the tour, Xi willRead more

Ecuador's president meets with Iranian FM in Quito

Quito - Arab Today

Rafael Correa , President of Ecuador, shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, during a bilateral meeting held in the Protocol Room of the Carondelet Palace, in Quito, capital of Ecuador. Source : XINHUARead more

2 Earthquakes hit Ecuador

Quito - QNA

Two earthquakes hit northern Ecuador in rapid succession late Sunday but there were no immediate reports of casualties, the state news agency Andes said. The magnitude 6.2 and 5.9 shocks were registered 10 minutes apart by the Geophysical Institute. Their epicentre was on Muisne Island in Esmeraldas province. A magnitude-7.8 earthquake on April 16 in Ecuador killed 670 people. PresidentRead more