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This Earth Day, let's focus on people

Environmentalists go on about the loss of endangered species and degraded coral reefs. But we barely mention people – nature's biggest beneficiaries. This Earth Day, let’s put human well-being at the center of things, and make explicit the value of nature to our everyday lives.
'Beggars sitting on a sack of gold?' Ecuadoreans protest mining.

Indigenous from across Ecuador marched for 14 days into Quito to protest President Rafael Correa's plan to open large-scale mines on indigenous land.
Latin America Monitor
Is Ecuador prepared to counter rise in organized crime?

Ecuador has been described as the 'United Nations of organized crime,' but authorities may underestimate the repercussions, writes guest blogger Elyssa Pachico.
Ecuador clinics said to 'cure' homosexuality stir debate

Ecuador legalized unions between same-sex couples in 2008, but this week gay rights organizations filed a complaint that the government is withholding information on the clinics.
The state of democracy a year after Ecuador's coup

Ecuador is still debating whether an attempted coup occurred on Sept. 30 last year, but the revolt has nonetheless had profound changes on three institutions in the Andean nation.
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Before Republicans start budget-slashing, take a lesson from Bolivia

The history of South American countries like Bolivia and Ecuador shows that abrupt austerity measures to pull back government subsidies equate with political suicide and civil unrest. America's budget-slashing Congress should take note.
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Want to slash poverty? Look to Latin America.

While poverty has grown in the United States, it's been shrinking in Central and South America.
Global News Blog
Why you might feel guilty using Ecuador's recycle bins

Manuel, who works as a 'recycler,' says his income dropped in half after recycle bins were introduced across Ecuador's capital. Officials say improved work regulations are the bigger reason for reduced wages.
Four men trapped after Ecuador mine collapses

Rescue efforts are underway to save 4 miners trapped 490 feet underground after a tunnel in an Ecuador mine collapsed Friday.
Ecuador's Rafael Correa extends alert, raises police pay days after 'coup attempt'

While the Ecuador government says pay raises for military and police are unrelated to the Sept. 30 unrest, some observers see it as a way for Rafael Correa to shore up military and police support.
Donald Marron
What is fresh water worth?

Water funds in South America and New York pay those who live upstream to keep the water pure for their downstream neighbors.
State of siege in Ecuador as Rafeal Correa takes on rebel police

State of siege in Ecuador continued Friday. Residents say the worst appears over, but tensions could flare anew if Rafeal Correa goes ahead with cuts in police benefits.
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Ecuador coup attempt shows fragility of Latin American democracy

The standoff between Ecuador President Rafael Correa and police ended Thursday night but the alleged Ecuador coup attempt underscores the region's instability.
Ecuador coup attempt? President Rafael Correa attacked in police revolt.

Ecuador coup attempt? On Thursday, President Rafael Correa was attacked, a state of emergency was declared, and police across the country revolted.
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Ecuador earthquake tops magnitude 6.9

Ecuador earthquake: The epicenter about 100 miles from the capital, Quito, but so far no reports of damage or injuries have been reported.
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Colombia denies Chávez's accusations that it plans to invade Venezuela

One day after Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez ordered troops sent to the border, Colombia denied Saturday that it had any intention of invading its 'brother country.'
How oil spills like BP's can reshape politics, from the Amazon to America

Like oil pollution in Ecuador and California years ago, the BP Gulf catastrophe could – and should – lead to profound political change across America.
For Cubans, Ecuador is the new Florida

Ecuador's lack of visa requirements has attracted Cubans who see it as a several-year stopover en route to the United States. A neighborhood in Quito, the capital, is endearingly called the new Florida.