Ecuador Update: Lenin Moreno's First 100 Days as President
The gloves are off between the president and his predecessor and former mentor, Rafael Correa.
It's Showtime for President Lenín Moreno in Ecuador
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Patricio Navia
To fix Ecuador's struggling economy, Moreno will need to break from his predecessor – without alienating his supporters.
Even as South America Tilts Right, a Leftist Legacy Stands Strong
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Whitney Eulich
"Today, the vote isn’t just [based on] promises about the future, but the fact that life has the potential of getting worse,” points out AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth.
A Kinder, Gentler Leftist Aims to Bridge Angry Divisions After Ecuador Win
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Nick Miroff
"Despite a desire to improve relations with the United States, there is little likelihood that a Moreno government would break publicly with Caracas," comments AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Update: Five Things to Know about Ecuador's Runoff Election
Although Lenín Moreno's win is now official, his rival Guillermo Lasso is crying foul.
The Controversy that Could Swing Ecuador's Election
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Mat Youkee
Outgoing President Rafael Correa's mining deals have alienated groups that once supported him. That could cost his heir apparent.
When Ecuador Elects a New President, Will Julian Assange Still Have a Safe Haven at its London Embassy?
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Chris Kraul and Pablo Jaramillo Viteri
"It’s pretty clear that Assange’s fate rides on the election returns. Ecuador has paid a price internationally for supporting Assange," comments AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth.