Ecuador Declares State of Emergency as President Correa Escapes Attack From Rogue Armed Forces

Democracy Now by Juan Gonzalez | Oct. 1, 2010 (News Report)

(Multimedia) Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is denouncing what he calls an attempted coup against him by members of Ecuador’s armed forces. Protesting police and armed forces stormed Congress, blocked roads and took control of the airport. Correa was trapped inside a hospital for twelve hours before armed forces loyal to him stormed the building and rescued him. Full Story »

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