The Guardian | Ecuador's Dismissive Media Portrayal Smacks Of Post-Colonial Arrogance
The misinformation and ignorance circulating about Ecuador as the Assange case propels the country into the international arena are frustrating.
On Monday, the UK-based Daily Mail published a piece describing Ecuador as “a world of fear under a Left-wing dictator who responds to dissent with an iron fist”. This “dictator”, the country’s president Rafael Correa, has been elected twice with overwhelming majorities, most recently notching up 52% in 2009, more than 20% ahead of his nearest rival. The freedom and fairness of these elections have never been questioned by any country or relevant entity. His current approval ratings are hovering just under 60%.
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