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Rafael Correa - Coup In Ecuador

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Things are a mess in Equador, the army and the police are fighting against each other:

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Ecuador Declares State of Emergency as President Correa Escapes Attack from Rogue Armed Forces

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is denouncing what he calls an attempted coup against him by members of Ecuador's armed forces. Protesting police and armed forces stormed Congress, blocked roads and took control of the airport. Correa was trapped inside a hospital for twelve hours before armed forces loyal to him stormed the building and rescued him. Ref. Source 2

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Ecuador calm after revolt; Correa alleges coup :

Ecuador was under a state of siege Friday, the streets quiet with the military in charge of public order, after soldiers rescued President Rafael Correa from a hospital where he'd been surrounded by police who roughed him up and tear-gassed him earlier. Ref. Source 5

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Ecuador extends emergency rule:

Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa extends emergency rule over last week's police unrest. Ref. Source 4

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Ecuadorian president warns of possible 'CIA attack' before elections:

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has said the CIA may try to kill him prior to upcoming elections. Citing reports of a plot to "Destabilize the region," Correa said the threats were "Credible," given the history of US involvement in Latin America. Ref. Source 8

Rafael Correa - Coup In Ecuador

President Correa: Socialism is the Way Forward for Latin America:

His comments came as part of a larger critique against neo-liberal policies and Washington's intervention in internal affairs around the region. Ref. Source 2

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Ecuadorean President: We Must Respond to the Current Reality:

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa stated Tuesday in Beijing that the Chinese-based Eximbank will grant US$5 billion to finance various development projects throughout the country. Ref. Source 1