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62ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY TAKES PLACE AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK
Rafael Correa, president of the Republic of Ecuador, addresses the 62nd General Assembly at the United Nations on September 26, 2007 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

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Ecuador keeps big oil away from forests
QUITO, Ecuador, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A large undeveloped oil field in a national rainforest reserve in Ecuador will remain off-limits to oil companies for at least a year, the government said.
U.S. renews diplomatic links in South America
U.S. renews diplomatic links in South America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The Obama administration is seeking to rebuild diplomatic bridges in Latin America.
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Ecuador vote for reforms seen as limiting freedoms
QUITO, Ecuador, May 23 (UPI) -- Ecuador President Rafael Correa has won Ecuador's referendum on judicial and media reforms but by a smaller margin than widely expected, leaving intact his plans and the opposition in disarray over the outcome.
Ecuador's Correa eyes more security, FDI
QUITO, Ecuador, May 9 (UPI) -- Ecuador President Rafael Correa, empowered by a weekend yes vote, is weighing measures that will boost urban security, contain urban crime and make way for more flows of foreign direct investment.
Ecuador leader claims referendum victory
QUITO, Ecuador, May 8 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is claiming victory in a 10-part referendum that increases government control over the media and courts.
Ecuador's Correa tightens grip on power through referendum plan
QUITO, Ecuador, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa is planning to tighten his grip on political power after a series of maneuvers that helped bring about a draft referendum combining populist measures with strategies for a more active role in both the executive and judiciary.
Military runs Ecuador after coup attempt
QUITO, Ecuador, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Ecudorean President Rafael Correa has extended his declaration of a national emergency, meaning the military will hold onto ruling powers in Quito.
Ecuador extends state of emergency
QUITO, Ecuador, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Ecuador's government says it is extending a state of emergency until Friday and placing the military in charge of securing the country.
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“ We don't accept anyone here who treats us like a colony, ”
Ecuador expels 'insolent' U.S. diplomat
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“ It's not just (state corporation) Petroecuador that has to reduce production but private firms as well -- which are also losing us money, ”
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“ The most important thing that we can do is to assist in rebuilding the country's government and government institutions, without which the country cannot construct its own future, ”
S. American leaders pledge help for Haiti
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“ Nobody has supported the police as much as this government, nobody has increased their salaries as much, ”
Ecuador's president: No pardon for rebels
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“ We need the legal instruments in case they don't want to change to service contracts, ”
Ecuador moves closer to oil deals review
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