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Tottenham transfer news: Bayern Munich 'want' Harry Kane as Ecuador left-back linked

Tottenham have already been busy in this summer's transfer market but Antonio Conte's business is far from complete as he attempts to bring players in and ship them out between now and the start of the season

Daily Mirror

Ecuador president appoints Pablo Arosemena as economy minister

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso appointed Pablo Arosemena, governor of the Andean country's Guayas province, as the new minister of economy and finances on Tuesday, hours after accepting the resignations of three ministers, including former Economy Minister Simon Cueva.

Reuters

Ecuador's President Lasso accepts resignation of three ministers

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Tuesday accepted the resignations of three government ministers, including Minister of Economy and Finances Simon Cueva and Health Minister Ximena Garzon, the government said in a statement.

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Ecuador's finance minister to leave government - official

Ecuador's Finance Minister Simon Cueva will exit the Andean country's government amid a cabinet reshuffle following more than two-weeks of protests, the Secretary of Public Administration, Ivan Correa said on Monday.

Reuters

Ecuador's government, indigenous leaders reach agreement ending protests

Ecuador's government and indigenous groups' leaders on Thursday reached an agreement to end more than two weeks of protests against the social and economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso which left at least eight dead, indigenous leaders said.

Reuters

Ecuador: Agreement ends 18 days of strikes

Ecuador’s government and the country’s main Indigenous group have reached an agreement to end 18 days of often-violent strikes that had virtually paralyzed the country

The Independent UK

Brits told not to travel to popular tourist destination Ecuador due to major civil unrest

Tourists travelling from the UK have been told to avoid the South American nation of Ecuador due to political unrest in the country which resulted in a state of emergency which has since been lifted.

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‘There were plans to poison Julian’: Ithaka, the film charting Assange’s fight for freedom

From his Belmarsh wedding to his skateboarding round Ecuador’s embassy, Ithaka tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition battle, through the eyes of his hard-campaigning father

The Guardian - UK

Ecuador's Oriente crude exports suspended, Napo flowing amid force majeure

Exports of Ecuador's flagship Oriente crude remain suspended under a force majeure declaration as the spread of anti-government protests hurts oil output, state-run Petroecuador said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning for South American destination

Ecuador has been the subject of mass protests and riots in recent weeks

Manchester Evening News

Ecuador indigenous leaders say gas price cut not enough, protests to continue

Ecuadorean indigenous organizations said on Monday a 10-cent per gallon cut to gasoline and diesel prices announced by President Guillermo Lasso was not enough to halt two weeks of protests which have hit the country's weakened economy and threatened its oil production.

Reuters

Ecuador to halt pumping oil within 48 hours amid protests - Bloomberg News

Ecuador will likely suspend oil production completely within 48 hours if road blocks and vandalising of oil wells continue, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing an emailed statement from the Energy Ministry.

Reuters

Ecuador’s president announces fuel price cut as protests cripple output

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso announced Sunday the country will reduce rising fuel prices that sparked two weeks of protests, although not by as much as Indigenous groups behind the demonstrations had requested.

France 24

Ecuador cuts gasoline prices in latest concession to protesters

Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso said on Sunday he would cut prices for gasoline and diesel by 10 cents a gallon, the latest concession to try to end nearly two weeks of anti-government protests in which at least six people have died.

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Ecuador's government has lifted a state of emergency amid an Indigenous-led strike

Ecuador's largest Indigenous organization began a strike two weeks ago to demand gasoline prices be cut, price controls be imposed on agricultural products and a larger budget be set for education.

France 24

Ecuadorian government lifts state of emergency after talks with indigenous leaders

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Saturday lifted a state of emergency he'd imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike, a surprise move that came as lawmakers in the National Assembly heard an opposition petition to remove him from office.

The Independent UK

Ecuador's government lifts state of emergency amid protests

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has lifted a state of emergency he’d imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike, a surprise move that comes as lawmakers in the National Assembly hear an opposition petition to remove him from office

Reuters

Ecuador government, indigenous leaders hold first talks amid protests

Ecuador's government and indigenous leaders met on Saturday for the first formal talks since mass protests began two weeks ago, and President Guillermo Lasso eased security measures.

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The Guardian - UK

Ecuador at standstill after two weeks of protests over cost of living crisis

During demonstrations, started by an Indigenous federation, roads were blocked and vehicles torched, and police fired teargas

Reuters

IMF board concludes reviews for Ecuador, unlocking $1 billion

The International Monetary Fund executive board said Friday it had concluded its fourth and fifth reviews for Ecuador's 27-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF), allowing for the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion.

Reuters

Ecuador opposition lawmakers push to remove president after protests

A group of opposition lawmakers in Ecuador are pushing for the removal of conservative President Guillermo Lasso after nearly two weeks of mass protests led by indigenous groups demanding lower fuel and food prices, though other legislators say they will not back his ouster.

The Independent UK

Protesters in Ecuador attack military, police convoy

Authorities in Ecuador are accusing protesters of attacking a military and police convoy, seriously injuring 17 soldiers and burning three trucks near the country’s capital

The Independent UK

1 dead, dozens hurt in 12th day of protesting in Ecuador

One man has been killed in Ecuador's capital and dozens injured during the 12th day of protets led by Indigenous people demanding that the government cut fuel prices, put price controls on food and spend more on education

Reuters

Ecuador indigenous protests carry on despite small concession

Ecuador's government on Thursday acquiesced to a demand of indigenous demonstrators who have held 11 days of protests, giving them access to a cultural center, but violent confrontations at marches continued.

The Independent UK

Ecuador rejects Indigenous protesters' dialogue conditions

Violent protests by Indigenous people demanding a variety of changes, including lower fuel prices, have paralyzed Ecuador’s capital and other regions, but the government has rejected their conditions for dialogue

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