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October 1th, 2010

ECUADOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
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The National Police of Quito, Ecuador took the streets to protest and apparently attack the Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa, because it was cancelled bonus and promotions for them. The government declared one week of state emergency also the military is in charge of the security, they said, that they will support the President and Democracy. Correa said “they’re trying to get into my room, maybe to attack me. I don’t know.” He declared to a TV show in Ecuador. He went to the hospital after polices lobbed tear gas at him. The United Nations express his strong support for the country’s democratic institutions and elected government. In Washington, secretary of state Hillary Clinton said that United States deplore violence and express support to the Ecuadorian President.

I think that the Police shouldn’t act with violence because everything could be easy to resolve talking with honesty and respect. I understand the National police of Ecuador is asking for bonus and promotions, I consider that they must talk and get a point in common, that can benefit both sides, something reasonable. But fighting or trying to hurt President Correa is unacceptable because they suppose to protect him they are the security. Also Correa needs to listen and try to dialogue with them in order to keep peace in Ecuador.