[NYTr] Assassination Plot Revealed in Ecuador

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Assassination Plot Revealed in Ecuador

# Quito, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Government Minister Gustavo
Larrea disclosed a conspiracy against the government on Wednesday that
was aimed at destabilizing the country and assassinating President
Rafael Correa.

Speaking on local TV, Larrea informed that during a meeting on July 7
several people plotted to destabilize the current administration with
actions to trigger a shortage of gas and other products.

The idea was put forward at that meeting to buy a missile to attack
Correa, the minister said.

Related investigations began a day after information on the meeting was
leaked, said Larrea, who denied the arrest of any of the connivers, and
added that the people would be informed as soon as they have concrete
elements and evidence.

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Ecuador's Correa Extols Bolivar

Quito, July 25 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa
highlighted the correlation between the ideals of Simon Bolivar in the
19th century and the people's revolution of the 21st century which, he
said, is being encouraged in his country.

Speaking at the solemn session in Guayaquil for the 224th birth
anniversary of the Liberator, Correa stressed that his government will
take no step backward on its course, and will not give in to oligarchic
pressures.

The president expressed his devotion to Bolivarian thought, and pointed
out the socialism of the 21st century is meant to become the most
advanced expression of human thought.

Correa also highlighted that when he assumed the presidency on January
15, he committed to fight for a different future "for the people, who
understand the profound exercise of our sovereignty, with Bolivar's
ideal as the central core."

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