Ahead of the Ecuadorian election on 14 April, human rights expert and former diplomat Fidel Narváez calls for international vigilance against far-right attempts to disrupt democracy.
Tag: Ecuador
Ecuador: The Stakes in the April 2025 Election Run-off
"The April 2025 election presents a promising opportunity for the Citizen Revolution to return to power and revive the progressive policies of the Correa era."
Assault on Mexican Embassy in Ecuador condemned across Latin America
In a move that has shocked Latin America, Ecuadorian police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito & kidnapped Jorge Glas, former Ecuadorian Vice-President
Ecuador: journey from “island of peace” to “narco state”
How neoliberalism took Ecuador from a beacon of hope for social progress and equality - to the most dangerous country in Latin America.
Vigilance needed for Presidential elections in Guatemala and Ecuador – Progressive International
"Progressive International Observatory continues to watch the electoral process closely — to ensure that the results of the race are certified — and the popular will of the Guatemalan people respected."
Ecuador’s left set for victory – interview with Fidel Narvaez
An interview with Ecuadorian political activist Fidel Narvaez on the corruption and turmoil that led to early elections and the growing prospect of the left's return to government.
Stand with social progress and democracy – Arise Festival says “no more Pincohet’s in Latin America”
The Latin America session at Arise Festival 2023 saw hundreds of activists come together to build international solidarity and support for progressive developments in the region.
Political turmoil leaves right-wing President Lasso disgraced with an election set for summer
With Ecuadorian President Lasso entrenched in corruption scandals, the increasingly unpopular right-wing figure-head has opted to dissolve National Assembly.
The left rises again in Ecuador – Interview with Former Foreign Minister Guillaume Long
“The most important thing that the British Left and Labour movement can do is to denounce the persecution of the Ecuadorian Left" - an in depth interview with former Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Guillaume Long.
Labour and Latin American Sovereignty – Dr Francisco Dominguez
The left has elected presidents in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras, Peru, Chile, and now in Colombia, but... is still subjected to hostile acts of aggression by the US and its Atlantic accomplices, including the UK.