Ecuador President Tweets ‘Heil Hitler’
Ecuador President Rafael Correa tweeted “Heil Hitler” on Thursday in response to a tweet that criticized his rule as fascist in nature.
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Ecuador’s PR Firm Sues Sharon Stone
A public relations firm representing the government of Ecuador sued Sharon Stone in federal court on Tuesday alleging that the actress absconded with a large speaking fee for work promoting that government’s long-running legal and political battle against oil giant Chevron.
For Ecuador’s PR Firm, Celebrity Backing Carries Hefty Price Tag
A public relations firm’s legally suspect work on behalf of the Ecuadorian government included hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to talent agencies representing prominent celebrities who traveled to the country to bemoan environmental damage there.
Correa-Tied Anti-Piracy Firm Targets Reporters Investigating Ambassador
An anti-Internet piracy firm with ties to the government of Ecuador, and its president Rafael Correa, on Friday filed a copyright complaint against a news organization that days earlier exposed potential corruption by the South American nation’s ambassador to the United States.
Ecuador President Seeks Amendment for Indefinite Reelection
Ecuador President Rafael Correa is asking the country’s legislature to amend its constitution and allow for indefinite reelection, a measure that could strengthen his grip on power, the Wall Street Journal reports.
D.C. Lobbying Firm to Pay Chevron $15M
Prominent Washington, D.C., lobbying firm Patton Boggs has agreed to pay Chevron $15 million in a settlement announced on Wednesday, the latest blow to efforts to enforce a multibillion dollar judgment against the oil company that critics have decried as fraudulent.
Lawmakers Concerned About Deteriorating U.S.-Ecuador Relations
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is raising concerns about America’s deteriorating relations with Ecuador as President Rafael Correa prepares to deliver speeches this week at U.S. universities.
Ecuador President Rafael Correa to Speak at Harvard
Ecuador President Rafael Correa—who has been widely criticized for his anti-American rhetoric and domestic crack down on press freedoms—will speak at Harvard University next month, the Washington Free Beacon has confirmed.
Ros-Lehtinen Slams Lack of Action on Venezuela
The Obama administration’s lack of engagement in Latin America has contributed to the erosion of democracy and human rights in the region, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R., Fla.) told the Washington Free Beacon in an interview.
Lawmakers Criticize Latin American Democracies for Inaction in Venezuela
U.S. lawmakers continued to criticize Latin American democracies on Friday for not taking more action to end government repression in Venezuela and for holding a meeting behind closed doors.
