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<title>Ecuador : Pass to Another Oil Production Cut</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Oil Minister Derlis Palacios or Ecuador say that his government will ask Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for an exception if the oil cartel decides to slash their production for the second time in a month. He added that Ecuador deserves to avoid the reduction because about 40 percent of their national budget comes oil exports&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;oil cartel&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;opec&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>A Volcanic Eruption Threat in Ecuador</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Volcanoes are a natural beauty yet dangerous gift of nature for it has the capacity to cover a whole city with its molten lava and magma. What if a popular tourist destination such as Ecuador started to experience such natural phenomena, what will the local government and its people do What impending threats will it cause the country To learn&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;reventador volcano&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;volcanic threat&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.totalecuador.com/reventador_volcano/20081110-23119-A-Volcanic-Eruption-Threat-in-Ecuador</link>
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<title>Fishy Financial Relations</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: MarketWatch article said the Amazon Watch, an environmental group, called Chevron and writer Pat Murphy to divulge their financial relationship in light of disclosure in which Muphy's site accepts fees for control of articles regarding the the Nigerian lawsuit that are riddled with inaccuracies and obfuscations prepared by Chevron's public&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;chevron&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;pat murphy&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Two Americans attacked in Esmeraldas</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: What was supposed to be a dream trip to Ecuador turned out to be a nasty experience. Two American tourists, a couple, were brutally attacked by Ecuadorian locals in the northern border of Ecuador in Esmeraldas. According to a report, the man was stabbed by at least 24 times while the woman was attacked and raped. More details about this brutal&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;esmeraldas&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;attack&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>The Theory od Biodiversity</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: By now, we already probably know that the world's most biodiverse regions are in the tropics. For some reason, organisms would like to differ from each other there. However, WHY are the tropics more biodiverse than the other regions in the planets is a question that continues to baffle biologists up to this very day. Theories of diversity have&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;amazon rainforest&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;biodiversity&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuadorians Approves New Constitution</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Supreme Electoral Tribunal states that Ecuador's new constitution was approved by 64% of yes votes last Sept. 28. The results reflects the high expectations of Ecuadorians for change that have been ratified with the last four elections. The new constitution is a combined series of progressive traits to overcome the country's current issues of&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;constitutional referendum&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.totalecuador.com/constitutional_referendum/20081011-212738-Ecuadorians-Approves-New-Constitution</link>
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<title>Chevron Accused and Sued by Ecuador</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Owning a large company also means gaining a lot of responsibilities related to it as well. Usually, government-managed business or services acquires a bad reputation due to allegations of corruptions and mismanagement, and the solution to these issues are privatization. Companies who privatize these once public domains will then be responsible for&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;chevron&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;corruption&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.totalecuador.com/chevron/20081009-19412-Chevron-Accused-and-Sewed-by-Ecuador</link>
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<title>Galapagos Entrance Fee Doubled: Protection and Tourism Control</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Though tourism plays a big role in the economic progress of a country through the incoming taxes and and revenues derived from the tourists to a particular &quot;hot spot&quot;, it not always beneficial to the protection and preservation of a that place. This holds true with the Galapagos Islands, as a high demand of tourists are expected to arrive at the&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;galapagos&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;charles darwin&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Stories of Quito</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: It always feels good to hear good stories about a certain place straight from those expats themselves rather from those travel agencies whose goal is to get you a trip. At least you are assured (to a certain degree) that a place is as good as what you thought it to be. Let us have a look at the real Quito by reading this blog post by an expat in&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;quito&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;expats&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>The Memorable South American Ride</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: South America is one of the best tourist destination on the globe. It offers many historical and breath-taking sceneries with a perfect blend of the city life and nature rolled into one country. There are many ways of enjoying the country and one of this is by acquiring bus tour services. One tourist had a memorable experience via the &quot;Rosita&quot;&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;bus tour&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;tourist bus&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuador s Banana Conflict</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador, the world's leading banana exporter is now facing an economical battle against the World Trade Organization and the European Union. The battle concerns about Ecuador, imposing trade and exportation of banana to the European Union. The European Union strongly disagrees with Ecuador's monopoly on the fruit and will appeal to the WTO ruling&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;banana battle&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;banana conflict&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.totalecuador.com/banana_battle/20080909-063628-Ecuadors-Banana-Conflict</link>
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<title>IHG enters Ecuador</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: The world's largest hotel group in terms of number of rooms has finally entered the Ecuadorian market. IHG, through its Latin American arm, announced that its 12-storey Holiday Inn Express hotel in the capital of Ecuador, Quito, has finally opened. This marks the group entry to the Ecuadorian market. The hotel will be managed by local hotel&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;holiday inn express&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;quito&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>A graphic view of Ecuador s amazing heritage</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: An graphic and interactive view of Ecuador's amazing an richly diversified natural and cultural heritage, with the top 10 reasons why you would want to visit. Original source: pureecuador.com . Ecuador is a country blessed&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 1.</description>
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<title>Correa softens stance on constitutional issues</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: After vowing to rewrite his country's constitution, Ecuador's left leaning President Rafael Correa, has softened his stance saying that this does not mean dissolving Congress, but only limiting its functions. Original source: Union Tribune . Ecuador president: constitutional assembly should not dissolve Congress&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;politics&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Brazilian oil company in Ecuador in massive expansion</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, says Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA's investments in Ecuador will reach $1 billion by 2010 Original source: Bloombergs . Lula Sees Petrobras' Ecuador Investment at $1 Billion&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;business&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.totalecuador.com/business/20070406-070326-Brazilian-oil-company-in-Ecuador-in-massive-expansion</link>
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<title>Released from jail Luna reinstated as football chief</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: A year ago he was sent to prison for allegedly forging visa applications for the U.S., now Vinicio Luna has been reinstated to his post as general co-ordinator of the national soccer team. Original source: Guardian Unlimited . Ecuador director reinstated after year in prison&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Change in lifestyles affecting famous valley of longevity</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: People are not living as long as they used to in the tiny valley famous around the world for the longevity of its inhabitants because of the change in lifestyles. Original source: Reuters . Fame hurts Ecuador's &quot;valley of eternal youth&quot;&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;human interest&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuador judge rules that lawmaker dismissals were illegal</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: The ruling by a judge that the Ecuador and amp;#8201;lawmaker dismissals were 'illegal', has thrown the country's political system into further chaos, say reports. Original source: euro2day.gr/ . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. euro2day. gr/ articlesfna/ 31524858, anchor: Ecuador and amp;#8201;judge says lawmaker dismissals 'illegal']&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;legal&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuadorians march to back Constituent Assembly</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: Ecuadorians from all over the country marched in Quito in a demonstration of support for a popular referendum on the establishment of a full-power Constituent Assembly Original source: Plenglish.com . Ecuadorians Back Popular Referendum&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;politics&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Oil sector drags Ecuador s economic growth down</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: Ecuador's economy grew more slowly in 2006 than expected due to the weakening oil sector. Growth was only 4 percent compared with 4.7 percent a year earlier. Original source: Reuters . Ecuador GDP grew 4 pct in 2006, below expectations&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;economy&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuador and its natural hot springs and spas</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: Situated on what is known as the Pacific ring of fire, Ecuador is home to over 20 volcanoes, and also has many natural hot springs and spas have been used for years by the native indigenous people. Original source: Ecuador Explorer . Spas and amp; Hotsprings in Ecuador&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;environmental&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuador volcano erupts in Andes</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: The Reventador volcano in Ecuador's Andes has erupted, shooting plume of smoke and ash two miles into the sky but causing no injuries or damage, authorities said. Original source: Seattle Post . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / seattlepi. nwsource. com/ national/ 1102AP_ Ecuador_ Volcano_ Eruption. html, anchor: Ecuador volcano erupts]&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;natural disaster&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>China keen to cooperate with Ecuador</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: A senior Chinese political team met with Ecuadorian counterparts, saying that China is ready to continue equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with Ecuador. Original source: China View . Senior party official meets with Ecuadorian president &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;international&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Record crowds attend Mexico-Ecuador soccer game </title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: In the largest crowd ever to attend a non-World Cup soccer game in Northern California, organizers allocated 48,000 seats, and these were all sold out weeks before the game. Original source: SFGate.com . Impressive turnout for Mexico-Ecuador soccer match&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Constitutional court urged to decide fate of fired lawmakers</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: The Ecuador constitutional court has been urged not to delay making a ruling on the fate of 57 fired lawmakers, and thereby avoid more chaos and confrontation over President Rafael Correa's plan to rewrite the constitution. Original source: Reuters . Ecuador top lawmaker urges swift ruling on Congress&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;legal&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Judge fired by electoral court</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: A judge who tried to return half the country's legislators to their posts amidst the deepening political crisis over the rewriting of the country's constitution, has been fired. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ 20070329/ ap_ on_ re_ la_ am_ ca/ ecuador_ political_ crisis;_ ylt=Ag_&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;legal&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ecuador lose it to Mexico in San Francisco match.</title>
<description>Posted by Giovanni: After a disappointing first half, Mexico ramped up their game in front of the biggest crowd ever to watch a soccer game in the San Francisco Bay area, and beat Ecuador 4-2 after scoring 3 goals in the second half. Original source: Chron.com . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. chron. com/ disp/ story. mpl/ sports/ soc/ 4670761. html, anchor:&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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