Next February 19, citizens will choose the new President, Vice President, 137 national and provincial assembly members, and five Andean parliamentarians»
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Presidential Candidates Begin Campaign in Ecuador
The eight candidates to Ecuador Presidency began a race to gain followers for their government programs, following the start of the electoral campaign for the general election»
Colombian Quito Hosts Peace Talks between Colombia and ELN
The first peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) started today in Quito, Ecuador. The plan established for the initial phase involves talks that will run for 45 days»
Cuban Foreign Ministry Statement on Cubans Deported from Ecuador
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on the situation of 75 Cubans that were deported from Ecuador in the last three days»
Ecuadorian President Asks for Calm following Strong Aftershock
Rafael Correa called for calm after the strong aftershock of 6.8 degrees on the Richter scale that rattled the country’s coast, causing no deaths or major property damages»
Rescuers Back in Cuba after Helping Quake Victims in Ecuador
The Cuban rescue brigade that had been assisting those affected by the April 16th earthquake in Ecuador, returned last night to Havana according to the Granma newspaper website»
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa Says Cuba is Champion of Solidarity
President Rafael Correa assured Cuba is a champion of solidarity while thanking the assistance provided by the Caribbean island after the catastrophic earthquake that hit the coastal region last Saturday»
Cuban Ministry of Health Confirms Death of Physicians in Ecuador
The Cuban health professionals were at a building that totally collapsed in the municipality of Pedernales, Manabi. The rest of the medical brigade is in good health»
Raul Castro Expresses Condolences and Solidarity to Ecuador
Cuba President Raul Castro sent a message of condolences to his Ecuadorian counterpart, Rafael Correa, after the earthquake that left at least 246 dead and 2,527 wounded»
Cuba Health Brigade Travelled to Ecuador to Assist Quake Victims
A brigade of Cuban doctors specialized in facing disasters and epidemics, and some rescuers arrived in Ecuador to support the South American country after the earthquake that hit the coastal region last Saturday»