Civil-Military Relations Sour as Correa Amasses Power in Ecuador
Last month, Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, removed the entire armed forces high command. The causes of the tension run deep.
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Challenging Correa’s Citizens’ Revolution
Ecuadordan President Rafael Correa battles an increasingly dissatisfied citizenry as he implements fiscal reforms to counter dropping oil prices.
Chinese Energy Engagement with Latin America: A Review of Recent Findings
This report offers an extensive review of the English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese literature on Chinese overseas energy sector engagement, highlighting a sub-set of issues especially relevant to policymakers. These include China’s effect on global commodity markets, the country’s outbound investment policies, and the extent to which China has a centralized strategy for overseas energy resource acquisition. The report concludes with timely suggestions for further research on Chinese energy engagement in the Americas.
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Ecuador’s Elections & Political Outlook
Although the ruling coalition retained control of the majority of Ecuador’s municipalities, it lost in the country’s major cities.
US Learning to Live With Strained Ecuador Ties
Since President Rafael Correa came to power, US relations with Ecuador have been rocky. In dealing with Correa, Washington faces difficult policy choices.
Latin America’s Oil Sector
Despite its prodigious petroleum reserves, many countries in Latin America are experiencing declining production. What explains the paradox?
Ecuador’s Civil Society Organizations
In June, President Correa issued a decree creating new procedures for NGOs to obtain legal status. What are its implications?
Ecuador’s Civil Society Organizations
In June 2013, President Rafael Correa issued a decree creating new procedures for NGOs to obtain legal status. How has this law impacted Ecuador’s civil society?
A Time for Action
Latin America inequality gap, economic integration, and infrastructure and education systems were among the issues spotlighted at the XVII Annual CAF Conference.
What Will Correa’s “Steamroller” Bring Ecuador?
What are the most significant reforms that will come out of Correa’s new term? Will Correa respect the rights of the opposition?
Democracy & the Rule of Law in Ecuador
Although originally elected democratically, Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa has used authoritarian tactics to maintain power.
What Will Be the Effects of the US-Ecuador Diplomatic Spat?
How will diplomatic relations between Ecuador and the US be affected after the expulsion of US Ambassador Heather Hodges?
The Political Crisis in Ecuador: A Conversation with José Miguel Insulza
At the Inter-American Dialogue, José Miguel Insulza described the events of September 30, in which Ecuadoran police brought the country to a standstill after they rioted and trapped President Rafael Correa in a Quito hospital for several hours.
Educational Change or Education for Change?
The Ecuadorian education system has improved since the previous 2006 report. Ecuador has achieved to expand enrollment in basic education and most students complete the six years of regulatory primary education. The new evaluation system not only monitors students, but also teachers, management and curriculum, making it easier to identify…
A Conversation with the US Ambassadors to the Andean Region
Despite continued tensions among the Andean countries, four U.S. ambassadors painted an encouraging picture of regional stability.