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Correa softens stance on constitutional issues

By Giovanni at 04/08/07 08:52

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

Brazilian oil company in Ecuador in massive expansion

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

Released from jail Luna reinstated as football chief

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

Change in lifestyles affecting famous valley of longevity

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 "valley of eternal youth"

Ecuador judge rules that lawmaker dismissals were illegal

The ruling by a judge that the Ecuador 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 judge says lawmaker dismissals 'illegal']

Ecuadorians march to back Constituent Assembly

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

Oil sector drags Ecuador's economic growth down

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

Ecuador and its natural hot springs and spas

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 & Hotsprings in Ecuador

Ecuador volcano erupts in Andes

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]