Maria Paula Romo
Crimes against humanity were committed by Ecuadorian state in Oct. 2019, suggests report
A Special Commission for Truth and Justice was appointed to investigate the alleged human rights violations committed by the Ecuadorian state against protesters in October 2019. Juan Carlos Solines, a member of the commission, talks about its conclusions
Ecuador’s National Assembly dismisses government minister María Paula Romo
María Paula Romo faced impeachment for failing to fulfill her duties during the national protest of October 2019
Ecuador’s electoral council bars Rafael Correa’s party from upcoming general elections
The Social Commitment Movement for the Citizen’s Revolution, led by former president Rafael Correa, rejected the decision and announced that it would take part and win the 2021 general elections
Software developer and privacy activist Ola Bini remanded for 90 days in Ecuador
Bini’s arrest comes within hours of the Ecuadorian interior minister claiming that there are “Russian” hackers in Ecuador, having indicated a possible crackdown.
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