State of Emergency in Ecuador
A state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador after President Rafael Correa accused the opposition and security forces of a coup attempt. Mr Correa was hit by tear gas after a confrontation and taken to hospital, before violence flared amid reports he was trapped inside. Police officers erected road blocks in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Several government buildings were occupied and looting is reported in the capital and Guayaquil. Banks are robbed, while schools and businesses close due to the lack of security. More
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New Statesman - State of emergency in Ecuador
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police officer demonstrates next to a bonfire against a new law that cuts their benefits at a police base in Quito
13 Oct 04:42police officer demonstrates next to a bonfire against a new law that cuts their benefits at a police base in Quito
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FT.com / Americas / Politics & Policy - Ecuador leader drops threat to rule by decree
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Ecuador Declares State of Emergency - Democracy NOW!
13 Oct 04:37
ECUADOR: Rafael Correa was trapped in hospital for 12 hours
13 Oct 04:36
Police discussed killing Ecuador's president, radio transmissions show - CNN.com
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Ecuador extends state of emergency in capital - CNN
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