David Hill
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 06:59
Ecuador is currently in turmoil. Thousands of people are protesting proposed constitutional amendments, the expansion of the oil frontier, mining projects, changes to water and education policy, labour laws and pensions, a proposed “Free Trade Agreement” (FTA) with the European Union (EU), and increasing repression of freedom of speech, among other things. The government’s response?
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 07:03
"During the repression of social protests, police officers and soldiers who cause injuries or deaths will now be exempt from criminal responsibility”.