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Ecuador News Digest Ecuador is a country blessed (pureecuador.com)
Posted: 04/08/07 08:58 by Giovanni

Correa softens stance on constitutional issues

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.

Ecuador News Digest Ecuador president: constitutional assembly should not dissolve Congress (Union Tribune)
Posted: 04/08/07 08:52 by Giovanni

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

Ecuador News Digest Lula Sees Petrobras' Ecuador Investment at $1 Billion (Bloombergs)
Posted: 04/06/07 07:03 by Giovanni

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.

Ecuador News Digest Ecuador director reinstated after year in prison (Guardian Unlimited)
Posted: 04/06/07 07:00 by Giovanni

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.

Ecuador News Digest Fame hurts Ecuador's "valley of eternal youth" (Reuters)
Posted: 04/05/07 08:39 by Giovanni

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