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An open scenario, with nothing decided in Ecuador

Mario Unda — 2021-08-10T08:08:47Z

Beyond the support of the traditional press and big commercial groups and the boost to its image received from sympathetic pollsters, the new Ecuadorian government of Guillermo Lasso starts with a certain political weakness. This stems from its origin.
Lasso reached the second round with less than 20% of the vote in the first round and with a minimal advantage over Yaku Pérez, Pachakutik's candidate – even if we leave aside the refusal to count the votes, agreed between the CREO (…)

- IV559 - August 2021 / Ecuador

A new cycle of popular resistance to neoliberalism has opened

Mario Unda — 2019-10-18T05:16:42Z

A few hours ago [the article was written on 14 October], the dialogue between the government and the indigenous movement ended with the announcement that Decree 883, issued on 2 October 2019, was without effect, and would be replaced by a new decree, to be drafted by representatives of the indigenous movement and of the government. Consequently, the strike was lifted. A first, provisional, clear balance sheet can be made for now.

- IV537 - October 2019 / Ecuador