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Rafael Correa
Rafael Correa
Incumbent
Assumed office 
15 January 2007
Vice President Lenin Moreno
Preceded by Alfredo Palacio
Born 6 April 1963 (1963-04-06) (age 45)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Political party APAIS
Spouse Anne Malherbe

Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (born 6 April 1963 in Guayaquil) [1] is the President of the Republic of Ecuador. List of Heads of State of Ecuador (Dates in italics indicate 'de facto' continuation of office Rival governments in rebellion Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Lenín Voltaire Moreno Garcés (b 19 March 1953, in Nuevo Rocafuerte in the province of Orellana) has been the Vice-President Not to be confused with the Argentine politician Alfredo Palacios. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Guayaquil (waʝaˈkil officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest and the most populous City in Ecuador, as well as that nation's main port For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. PAIS Alliance (Proud and Sovereign Fatherland (Alianza PAIS (Patria Altiva I Soberana país also means country is a Left-wing, Socialist, Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Guayaquil (waʝaˈkil officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest and the most populous City in Ecuador, as well as that nation's main port List of Heads of State of Ecuador (Dates in italics indicate 'de facto' continuation of office Rival governments in rebellion For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. A trained economist, he previously served as the country's finance minister.

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Background

Correa earned an Economics degree at the Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil in 1987. Following his degree, he worked for one year in a mission at a welfare center run by the Salesian order in Cotopaxi Province, where he acquired some knowledge of Quechua, the language of the majority of the native pre-Columbian population concentrated in the Andes region. The Salesians of Don Bosco (or the Salesian Society, originally known as the Society of St Cotopaxi is one of the Provinces of Ecuador. The capital is Latacunga. Quechua ( Runa Simi) is a Native American language of South America. In addition to Spanish and Quechua, he is fluent in French and English. Quechua ( Runa Simi) is a Native American language of South America. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States [2]

Correa received a Master's degree in Economics from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), and a Ph.D. degree in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (United States) in 2001. Economics is the social science that studies the production distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The Université catholique de Louvain, sometimes known as UCL, is Belgium 's largest French -speaking University, and a successor institution The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those "PhD" redirects here for other uses see PhD (disambiguation. This article is about the flagship campus For other uses and locations of University of Illinois, see University of Illinois (disambiguation The University of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the According to The Washington Post, Correa's adviser at the University of Illinois, Werner Baer, supports his former student. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Werner Baer is an economist at the University of Illinois. He received his Bachelor's degree from Queen's College in 1953 and a Master's and a Ph "He appreciates the market to a certain point, but he knows that the market left alone concentrates wealth," he said. "He is not going to do anything foolish. . . because he is a fairly open-minded person. "[3]

Rafael Correa chatting with an American boarding student in Cuenca
Rafael Correa chatting with an American boarding student in Cuenca

In 2005, Correa served as economy and finance minister under his predecessor, President Alfredo Palacio. A minister or a secretary is a Politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional Government. Not to be confused with the Argentine politician Alfredo Palacios. During his four months in office, he advocated poverty reduction and economic sovereignty. Correa was skeptical of a free-trade deal with the U. See also List of free trade agreements This is article is on free international trade S. A. , defied the advice of the International Monetary Fund, and worked to increase Ecuador's cooperation with other Latin American countries. The International Monetary Fund ( IMF) is an International organization that oversees the Global financial system by following the Macroeconomic He resigned from Palacio's government after the World Bank withheld a loan (citing the changes to the oil income stabilization fund). Correa had also proposed the issue of bonds at a lower interest rate than was current at the time (8. 5%); Venezuela was to purchase half of the new bond issue. Correa claimed in his resignation letter that the sale was done with full presidential authorization, but cited lack of support from the president as a factor in his decision to resign. [4]

The decision by Palacio to ask for his resignation was seen by some political analysts as a concession by Palacio to pressure by the U. S. A. When Correa resigned, polls showed he had the highest credibility of any official in the administration, with 57% of Ecuadorians saying that they trusted him. [5]

2006 presidential campaign

At the start of 2006 presidential campaign, Rafael Correa founded the Alianza PAIS—Patria Altiva y Soberana ("Proud and Sovereign Fatherland Alliance"). PAIS Alliance (Proud and Sovereign Fatherland (Alianza PAIS (Patria Altiva I Soberana país also means country is a Left-wing, Socialist, The new party espouses political sovereignty and regional integration, and economic relief for Ecuador's poor. Correa, an observant Roman Catholic, describes himself as a humanist, a Christian of the left, and a proponent of socialism of the 21st century. Humanism is a broad category of ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appealing to universal The Religious Left is a term originating in the United States, used to describe those who hold strong Religious Beliefs and share Left-wing political Socialism of the 21st century is a political term and a Slogan coined by Heinz Dieterich in 1996. [6]

During the campaign, Correa proposed a constituent assembly to rewrite Ecuador's constitution. A constituent assembly is a body elected with the purpose of drafting and in some cases adopting a Constitution. [7] Alianza PAIS did not run any congressional candidates, as Correa had stated that he would call for a referendum to begin drafting a new constitution. However, the Alianza PAIS movement signed a political alliance with the Ecuadorian Socialist Party, which did present candidates for Congress. The Socialist Party – Broad Front of Ecuador ( Partido Socialista – Frente Amplio de Ecuador) is a leftist Political party in Ecuador. [8]

On economic policy, Correa called for reform of the oil industry, including an increase in the percentage of oil revenues for the Ecuadorian poor, following the reforms of the Hydrocarbons Law promoted by former Economy and Finance Minister Diego Borja. Diego Borja Cornejo is an Ecuadorian Economist and Politician. He accused foreign oil companies operating in Ecuador of failing to meet existing environmental and investment regulations. In an interview, Correa stated:

Many of the oil contracts are a true entrapment for the country. Of every five barrels of oil that the multinationals produce, they leave only one for the state and take four. . . That is absolutely unacceptable. We're going to revise and renegotiate the contracts. " He advocated reform of the financial sector, including limiting offshore deposits by local banks to no more than 10% of their holdings. [9]

Correa also proposed strategies for reducing the burden of Ecuador's foreign debt service, through compulsory debt restructuring; however, he stated he would favor giving priority to social development. [10]

Correa criticized the neoliberal policies of recent Ecuadorian presidents, especially Jamil Mahuad. Originally coined by its critics and opponents " neoliberalism " is a label referring to the recent reemergence of Economic liberalism or Classical liberalism Jorge Jamil Mahuad Witt (born July 29, 1949) was President of Ecuador from August 10, 1998 to January 21, He criticized the decision by President Mahuad in 2000 to adopt the U.S. dollar as the country's official currency but, in late 2006, he acknowledged that it would not be feasible to abandon that policy. Dollarization occurs when the inhabitants of a country use foreign Currency in parallel to or instead of the domestic currency

Correa also criticized Ecuador's draft free trade agreement as currently negotiated with the United States,[11] although he does advocate expanding trade and opening markets with other countries, urging in particular the integration of South American economies. [12]

On foreign policy, Correa commented on Ecuador's relations with its neighbor Colombia. Correa stressed Ecuador's interest in staying uninvolved in internal conflict in Colombia. [13] In October 2006, Correa added that he would "pursue and capture" FARC members if they enter Ecuador. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia – Ejército del Pueblo also known by the Acronym of He also declared that he condemns their kidnappings, violations of human rights and bombings. [14]. Later, during his presidency Colombia's police accused Correa of ties with the FARC. Correa denied the accusations. See Presidency.

Correa also commented on Ecuadorian-Venezuelan relations. In August 2006, Correa told the Ecuadorian press that he is not part of the Venezuelan Bolivarian movement, although he considers Hugo Chávez a personal friend. Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios y Blanco,Venezuelan or commonly known as Simón Bolívar ( July 24, 1783 &ndash Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias (born July 28 1954 is the current President of Venezuela. [15] In response to Chávez's comparison of President Bush with Satan, Correa said it was unfair to the devil. [16]

On U. S. -Ecuadorian relations, Correa pledged to shut down the U. S. Forward Operating Location (often referred to as a "military base") in Manta, where 400 U. For the fish see Manta ray; for other things of this name see Manta (disambiguation. S. soldiers are stationed as part of the Eloy Alfaro Air Base. Manta Air Base is a combination civilian airport and military air base on the outskirts of Manta in the province of Manabí in western continental Ecuador

In addition to his platform on economic and social policy, Correa's ability to communicate with Ecuador's indigenous population in their own language also differentiated him from the other presidential candidates. He learned Quichua in his youth during a year he spent volunteering in a remote highland town. [17] However, in the 15 October election, a large percentage of the votes in areas with high concentration of indigenous people went to candidate Gilmar Gutiérrez, brother of former president Lucio Gutiérrez, although Correa generally ran second in these areas. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Lucio Edwin Gutiérrez Borbúa (born March 23, 1957) served as President of Ecuador from January 15, 2003 to April 20 [18]

In March 2008, documents claiming that Correa's presidential campaign had been funded in part by the FARC[19] were allegedly found in the computer of a leader of the FARC. International holidays March 2 - Mothering Sunday (Britain March 7 - Nyepi (Indonesia The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia – Ejército del Pueblo also known by the Acronym of The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia – Ejército del Pueblo also known by the Acronym of

In the 15 October 2006 general election Correa obtained second place (22. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. On 15 October 2006, Ecuador held a general election The voters stood to elect a new President, a new National Congress, as well as other 84%) behind banana tycoon Álvaro Noboa (26. Álvaro Fernando Noboa Pontón (born November 1, 1950 in Guayaquil) is an Ecuadorian businessman and politician 83%). Correa won the subsequent 26 November 2006 runoff election with 56. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 67% of the vote. [20] He took office on 15 January 2007. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Presidency

Rafael Correa was officially declared president of Ecuador on 4 December 2006 by the country's electoral court. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. He was sworn in on 15 January 2007 as the 56th president of Ecuador, the seventh to occupy the post since the legislature removed President Abdalá Bucaram 10 years earlier in the midst of a debt crisis that devastated the country. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. List of Heads of State of Ecuador (Dates in italics indicate 'de facto' continuation of office Rival governments in rebellion Abdalá Jaime Bucaram Ortiz (born February 20, 1952 in Guayaquil) is an Ecuadorian Politician and Lawyer who briefly

Since 2007, President Correa has been the Vice President of the International Parliament for Safety and Peace, an intergovernmental organisation based in Italy (see [3] and [4]).

As of March 2008 more people in Ecuador are expressing support for Rafael Correa, according to a poll by Cedatos/Gallup. International holidays March 2 - Mothering Sunday (Britain March 7 - Nyepi (Indonesia 62 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, up seven points since February. [21]

Economic policy

Correa has called for a renegotiation of Ecuador's $10. 2 billion external debt, although this external debt is relatively manageable, at 25% of GDP[22] following the example of Argentine President Néstor Kirchner. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Ostoić (born February 25, 1950) was the President of Argentina from May 25, 2003 until December In his inaugural address on 15 January, Correa stated his belief that part of Ecuador's external debt is illegitimate, because it was contracted by military regimes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign [23] He also denounced the "so-called Washington Consensus. The term Washington Consensus was initially coined in 1989 by John Williamson to describe a set of ten specific economic policy prescriptions that he considered to constitute "[24] Correa has threatened to default on Ecuador's foreign debt, and to suspend review of the country's economy by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund;[25] indeed, on 26 April 2007, he ordered the expulsion from Ecuador of the World Bank's country manager. The World Bank is an internationally supported Bank that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for development programs (e The International Monetary Fund ( IMF) is an International organization that oversees the Global financial system by following the Macroeconomic Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [26]

Correa's administration has suggested that the new government will not sign an agreement allowing the International Monetary Fund to monitor its economic plan. The International Monetary Fund ( IMF) is an International organization that oversees the Global financial system by following the Macroeconomic In February 2007, Correa's economy minister Ricardo Patiño stated: "I have no intention . . . of accepting what some governments in the past have accepted: that (the IMF) tell us what to do on economic policy. " "That seems unacceptable to us," Patiño added. However, as a member of the IMF, the annual report known as the "Article IV" report will be undertaken. [27]

In May 2007, evidence surfaced that some of the Ecuadorian government rhetoric might have been part of an alleged market manipulation to benefit Ecuador from movements in the price of financial instruments linked to Ecuadorian Bonds. [28] A fall in Ecuador bond prices -ignited by aggressive default rhetoric- would then trigger a buyback by Ecuador, financed by Venezuelan banks. This strategy collapsed due to operations engaged by Venezuelan financial institutions who profited from the market swings. Correa referred to the allegations as a conspiracy from a powerful banker. [29] [30] [31] On 26 July 2007 Rafael Correa, replaced Patiño -who appeared in video recordings discussing the market manipulation- as his finance minister, after being censured by the then country's Congress. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Patiño assumed a newly created position responsible for the economically important Pacific coast region. [32]

Conflict with Colombia

Correa withdrew his government's ambassador in Bogotá, Colombia, and ordered troops to the country's border following a 2008 Andean diplomatic crisis in early March 2008. Bogotá —officially named Bogotá DC (DC for " Distrito Capital " which means "Capital District" formerly called Santa Fe de Bogotá Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Background Operation Emmanuel In 2007 Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and Colombian Senator Piedad Córdoba acted as authorized mediators in [33] On 3 March 2008 Colombia's police said that documents found in a camp in Ecuador where Colombian troops killed Raul Reyes, a top guerrilla boss, showed ties between the FARC rebels and Rafael Correa, including contacts about political proposals and local military commanders. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Luis Edgar Devia Silva ( September 30, 1948 – March 1, 2008) better known by his Nom de guerre Raúl Reyes, was [34] Correa denied the accusations, calling them lies. [35]Correa said also March 3, 2008 that a deal to release political prisoners -- including former Colombian Sen. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Ingrid Betancourt -- was nearly complete before the March 1, 2008 Colombian raid into his country. Ingrid Betancourt Pulecio (born December 25 1961) is a Colombian French politician former senator and anti- corruption Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [36]. On 5 March 2008, Correa and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez met to discuss Colombia's attack and made a series of accusations and insults against Colombia's government. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias (born July 28 1954 is the current President of Venezuela. [37]. Correa during the meeting dismissed Colombia's president Alvaro Uribe as just a "puppet" while others are the "puppet masters". Álvaro Uribe Vélez ('alβ̞aɾo u'ɾiβ̞e 'β̞eles born July 4 1952 in Medellín) is a Colombian politician and lawyer who is currently the 39th President [38]

At a Rio Group summit held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on March 7, 2008, after a heated exchange of accusations between Correa and Uribe, the diplomatic crisis was resolved with Colombia's apologies for the attack and reassurances that it won't be repeated. The Rio Group is an International organization of Latin American and Caribbean states Santo Domingo de Guzmán (known as Santo Domingo population 2084852 (Metro (2003 estimated 2253437 (Metro in 2006 is the Capital and largest city in the The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Correa's said that with this resolution Latin America was starting a new era where international principles of justice will have preeminence over power. [39]

Constitutional Assembly

In February 2007, Correa's plan to have a referendum on the convening of a constituent assembly was approved by Congress. A referendum on establishing a Constituent Assembly to rewrite the constitution was held in Ecuador on 15 April 2007, although The referendum took place on 15 April 2007. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. However, after this date was set, the "statutes" for the referendum were modified by Correa to allow more powers to the constitutional assembly (if it formed). [40] One of these powers was the ability to dismiss Congress, a power which Congress never approved. The newer version of the referendum was approved by the majority of the seven-seat electoral tribunal. In early March, Congress, which was primarily controlled by Correa's opposition, reacted by attempting to impeach four members of the electoral tribunal. Impeachment is the first of two stages in a specific process for a legislative body to forcibly remove a Government official [41] The electoral tribunal, in turn, responded by removing from office the 57 members of Congress who voted against the referendum, alleging that they were obstructing electoral processes. Correa backed the electoral tribunal (which approved his version of the referendum) while stating that the removal of the 57 congressmen was constitutional. The situation escalated to a feud between the opposition in Congress and the Executive and marches in the street against Congress, including the shooting of opposition supporters. [42] [43]

On 22 March, 21 alternate deputies were sworn in, allowing the Congress to regain quorum, and on 23 March and 24 March a further 20 deputies were sworn in. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland The new majority (formed by 28 alternate deputies and 31 deputies from parties that support the referendum and Assembly) pledged to support the referendum on the Constitutional Assembly. [44] On 15 April Ecuadoreans voted overwhelmingly (81. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English 72% in favor) to support the election of a constitutional assembly. [45]

On 23 April, the Constitutional Tribunal decided to try to reinstate 51 of the 57 Congressmen who had been thrown out office by the Electoral Tribunal. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The Constitutional Tribunal of Ecuador ( Spanish Tribunal Constitucional del Ecuador is the highest court in Ecuador dealing with constitutional issues The Constitutional Tribunal claims that it was illegal to remove them in the first place, and thus they approved a petition that 51 of the 57 had signed requesting their reinstatement. [46] Before the supposedly reinstated congressmen had the chance to enter back into Congress, Congress voted to fire all nine judges of the Constitutional Tribunal for their "unconstitutional actions. " [47]

On 30 September, as a result of a national election, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa won backing for his plans to rewrite the country's constitution and expand state control of the Andean nation's economy. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Correa's faction won approximately 70% of the seats in the National Assembly. [48]

Relationship with the press

Correa has stated that the Ecuadorian press is "a group of wild beasts" ". . . mediocre, incompetent, inaccurate, lying and is a part of the structure of corruption and accomplice of the national disaster. " [49][50] He has repeated this criticism on a regular basis. [51] On May 19, during a press conference called by Correa to talk about freedom of speech, he ordered that security eject the opinion editor of the Guayaquil based El Universo newspaper, whom he had invited to the event. [52] Video

Correa declared that he would have no hesitation in revoking the license of "coup instigating" television stations following the example of Hugo Chavez when he took RCTV off the air. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias (born July 28 1954 is the current President of Venezuela. Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional ( RCTV Internacional) is a Venezuelan cable Television network headquartered in the [53]

Lawsuit against the La Hora newspaper

On 10 May 2007 Correa filed a lawsuit against Francisco Vivanco Riofrío, president of the board of directors of the Quito-based La Hora newspaper, over an editorial published in the paper on March 9. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The editorial, titled “Official Vandalism,” said that Correa intended to rule Ecuador “with turmoil, rocks and sticks. ” The daily’s piece described the president’s behavior as “shameful. ”[54]

Correa's suit is based on Article 230 of the country’s penal code that sets prison penalties of up to two years for contempt, expressed in “threats or libel that would offend the president. A penal code is a portion of a State 's Laws defining Crimes and specifying the Punishment. ” [55]

Francisco Vivanco Riofrío has declared that he will not apologize for the editorial and that he is prepared to face the lawsuit. He has also declared that "that editorial reflects our thoughts and we will defend not only our right to manifest our opinions but also the opinions of all citizens, as we have done during the 25 years of our newspaper existence. ” [56]

Reactions to the lawsuit

In connection with Correa's complaint against La Hora, the Ecuadorian Association of Newspaper Publishers (AEDEP), has shown its support for that newspaper and declared that "no contemporary Ecuadorian politician has employed such legal figure (contempt) as an instrument to frighten the press. "[57]

- The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has declared that it is "a clumsy step on the part of the Ecuadorean president to file a criminal charge against a news outlet, accusing it of contempt, an archaic concept in a modern democracy and outmoded in Latin America and which should be eliminated from penal codes, as the IAPA has been insisting. The Inter American Press Association (IAPA is a press advocacy group representing media organizations in North America, South America and the Caribbean " [58]

- The Committee to Protect Journalists has also protested against Correa's lawsuit: “Fear of criminal penalties will inhibit the Ecuadoran press in reporting and commenting on issues of public interest. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ is an independent nonprofit organization based in New York New York, United States We call on President Correa to drop the libel suit against Vivanco and repeal defamation laws that contradict international standards on freedom of expression. ” [59]

- The World Press Freedom Committee has declared that "it is clear that this attempt to silence the Ecuadorian press goes against very basic freedom of the press tenets, as consagrated in at least two of the most important international human right charts. The World Press Freedom Committee has provided leadership for more than 30 years in the fight against licensing of journalists mandatory codes of conduct "[60]

Conservancy

Correa asked the international community to contribute with funds in exchange for Ecuador's foregoing drilling and developing one of the biggest oil fields in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. It was said that this would protect the Huaorani nationality (the Tagaeri and the Taromenane). The president said that the contribution of approximately US$350,000,000 a year should be provided by developed countries, not as charity but "to share in the sacrifice and compensate us with at least half of what our country would receive, in recognition of the environmental benefits that would be generated by keeping this oil underground. "[61]

Correa overturned a ban on the sale of shark fins, which are popular in Asia, but stipulated that the fins can only be sold if the sharks are caught accidentally and by artisan fishermen. He did not say how authorities would determine whether the shark had been caught accidentally or deliberately[62]

On August 3, 2007, Correa ordered the deportation of Sean O'Hearn-Gimenez, director of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, saying that he would not allow "gringuitos" ("little white foreigners") to tell Ecuadorians what to do or to persecute local fishermen. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Mr. O'Hearn-Gimenez was arrested immediately. [63] The deportation was ordered because Sea Shepherd, in partnership with the Ecuadorian National Environmental Police, exposed and stopped the biggest shark-fin shipment in the port city of Manta -- and O'Hearn-Gimenez had conducted forcible entry against Ecuadorians (thus "interfering with the sovereignty" of the country)[64]. Correa later rescinded the extradition order because O'Hearn-Gimenez was married to an Ecuadorian woman. All the arrested fishermen were released, too, and the confiscated shark fins returned to them. [65] [66] [67]

Footnotes

  1. ^ Presidencia de la República - Presidente
  2. ^ (Spanish)Hoja de Vida, Sitio Oficial de la Campaña. [1]
  3. ^ Markey, Patrick. Ecuador's Correa leaps from outsider to take lead, Washington Post, 11 October 2006
  4. ^ A translation of Correa's letter of resignation into English
  5. ^ Solo, Tony. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Sovereignty Takes One Step Backwards, Znet, 15 August 2005
  6. ^ ‘Socialismo’ en el discurso de Correa El Universo, July 23, 2007
  7. ^ McDermott, Jeremy Man of the people closes in on presidency, The Scotsman, 14 October 2006. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  8. ^ (Spanish)Alianza PAIS and Socialist Party sign alliance on Alianza PAIS website
  9. ^ Ecuador candidate Correa to redraw private oil contracts. MarketWatch, 13 October 2006. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  10. ^ Ecuador Sigh of Relief Latin Business Chronicle
  11. ^ "Ecuador rejects U.S. free trade pact," Business Week, 10 December 2006
  12. ^ "Ecuador Joins the Great SouthAm Nation," Prensa Latina, 15 January 2007
  13. ^ Correa cambia de discurso de campaña: dice que rompería con Chávez y perseguirá a las FARC Diario El Comercio, 19 October 2006
  14. ^ (Spanish) Correa cambia de discurso de campaña: dice que rompería con Chávez y perseguirá a las FARC Diario El Comercio, 19 October 2006
  15. ^ (Spanish) Rafael Correa reconoce que se reunió con Hugo Chávez El Universo 21 August 2006
  16. ^ Weitzman, Hal. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ecuador looks to the left as election looms, Financial Times. 2 October 2006. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  17. ^ Weitzman, Hal. Rafael Correa: Chavista with a whip hand, Financial Times. 9 October 2006. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  18. ^ (Spanish) Un Ecuador que pocos ven se tomó tercer lugar El Universo 20 October 2006
  19. ^ Álvaro Uribe combinó la defensa con el ataque El Comercio 8 March 2008
  20. ^ (Spanish)RESULTADOS: NACIONALES Tribunal Supremo Electoral
  21. ^ "Correa’s Approval Spikes in Ecuador" Angus Reid Global Monitor, 9 April 2008
  22. ^ Dudley, Steven, "Ecuador's new leader walks tightrope", Kansas City Star, 16 January 2007
  23. ^ Pimental, Lester, "Ecuador, Calling Debt 'Illegitimate,' May Repay 40%", Bloomberg. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common com, 18 January 2007
  24. ^ "Ecuador's new leader has no kind words for U.S.", CBC News, 15 January 2007
  25. ^ Pimental, Lester, "Ecuador, Calling Debt `Illegitimate,' May Repay 40%", Bloomberg. com, 18 January 2007
  26. ^ "Ecuador expels World Bank envoy", BBC News, 26 April 2007
  27. ^ Associated Press, "Ecuador's Rejects IMF Review of Economy," 02. 01. 07, [2]
  28. ^ "Caught on camera A setback for Rafael Correa" The Economist, 26 July 2007
  29. ^ "El caso Patiño sacude todo el tablero político" El Comercio, 12 June 2007
  30. ^ "Ecuador Prosecutors Probe Patino, Banker Meeting" Bloomberg, 24 May 2007
  31. ^ "Una parte no revelada del video señala a venezolanos" El Universo, 29 May 2007
  32. ^ "Correa replaces finance minister after Ecuador bond allegations" Financial Times, 26 July 2007
  33. ^ Ecuador pulls diplomat from Bogotá
  34. ^ Colombia says FARC documents show Correa ties, Reuters, 3 March, 2008.
  35. ^ Acusación de Colombia es una patraña, El Comercio, 3 March 2008
  36. ^ Ecuador: Colombian raid prevented release of captives
  37. ^ Chavez: Cross-border raid a 'war crime', CNN, 6 March, 2008
  38. ^ Rafael Correa insiste en la condena El Comercio, 6 March 2008
  39. ^ América Latina empieza nueva era de principios, justicia y derecho: Correa El Comercio, 8 March 2008
  40. ^ Solano, Gonzalo, "Ecuador tribunal warns president," Brocktown News, 11 March 2007
  41. ^ BBC,"Ecuador referendum row escalates," BBC, 8 March 2007
  42. ^ Ecuador Opposition Supporters Shot as Deputies Gather Bloomberg, 13 March 2007
  43. ^ Gritos, golpes, balas y fallo del TC caotizan más al Congreso El Universo, 14 march 2007
  44. ^ 13 diputados suplentes fueron posesionados hoy, El Comercio, 22 March 2007]
  45. ^ Constitutional Assembly official report Tribunal Supremo Electoral
  46. ^ Ecuador Reinstates 51 Ousted Lawmakers Washington Post, 24 April 2007
  47. ^ Ecuador's Congress sacks judges, BBC News, 24 April 2007
  48. ^ Correa Wins Majority in Ecuador Vote to Rewrite Constitution, Bloomberg News, 2 October 2007. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  49. ^ Pediremos prisión para el autor de esa barbaridad Presidencia de la República May 15, 2007
  50. ^ Correa warns the press that he will start libel suits as necessary, El Universo May 16, 2007
  51. ^ Correa criticó nuevamente a la prensa La Hora May 18 2007
  52. ^ Correa expulsa a columnista al que invitó a su cadena, El Universo May 20, 2007
  53. ^ Mandatario dispuesto a cerrar medios ‘golpistas’, El Universo July 12, 2007
  54. ^ Vandalismo oficial
  55. ^ Committee to Protect Journalists 15 May 2007 La Hora, 18 May 2007
  56. ^ 14 May 2007 La Hora enfrentará juicio interpuesto por Presidente, El Telégrafo, 14 May 2007
  57. ^ May 13 2007 AEDEP Al Pais, AEDEP Press Release May 13, 2007
  58. ^ May 14 2007 IAPA press release, IFEX May 14, 2007
  59. ^ May 15 2007 CPJ press release, CPJ May 15, 2007
  60. ^ May 17 2007 Correa quiere "silenciar" a periodistas en Ecuador, dice el Comité Mundial de Prensa, El Comercio May 17, 2007
  61. ^ Ecuador Seeks Compensation to Leave Amazon Oil Undisturbed Environment News Service, August 24, 2007
  62. ^ Correa Lifts Ban on Sale of Shark Fins The Guardian July 21, 2007
  63. ^ Correa se retracta de expulsar a un ecologista foráneo El Universo August 5, 2007
  64. ^ Expulsan de Ecuador a un ecologista de EE.UU. El Clarín, August 5, 2007
  65. ^ Shark Fin Scandal Explodes in Ecuador: Sea Shepherd Director Illegally Ousted Sea Shepherd News, August 4, 2007
  66. ^ Sea Shepherd Galapagos Director Freed Sea Shepherd News, August 4, 2007
  67. ^ Ecuador frees activist, halts expulsion USA TODAY, August 6, 2007

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Political offices
Preceded by
Mauricio Yépez		 Minister of Finance of Ecuador
2005		 Succeeded by
Magdalena Barreiro
Preceded by
Alfredo Palacio		 President of Ecuador
2007 – present		 Incumbent



Persondata
NAME Correa, Rafael
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Ecuadorian politician and economist
DATE OF BIRTH April 6, 1963
PLACE OF BIRTH Guayaquil, Ecuador
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
The finance minister is a Cabinet position in a Government. A minister of Finance (also called financial affairs the treasury the economy or economic For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Magdalena Barreiro is an Ecuadoran former minister and professor of finance Not to be confused with the Argentine politician Alfredo Palacios. List of Heads of State of Ecuador (Dates in italics indicate 'de facto' continuation of office Rival governments in rebellion Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person An economist is an expert in the Social science of Economics. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics.
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