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Ecuador's Correa out-of-step in Colombia dispute

By Alonso Soto

QUITO, July 7 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa's unwillingness to restore ties with Colombia leaves him on the sidelines in a region that cheers his neighbor's bloodless rescue of high-profile hostages.

Correa's intransigence also reflects his inexperience and stubbornness, adding to political uncertainty in the volatile nation because the leftist leader may be putting a personal feud above Ecuador's interests, pollsters and political analysts say.

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN0436421920080707

By tasco66 on Jul 9, 2008, 13:25 in Politics & the war.

tasco66 says on Jul 9, 2008, 13:32:

Sour loser?

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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tasco66 says on Jul 9, 2008, 13:37:

Compare this to our old friend Chavez:

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela says a visit from Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will reopen dialogue between the two nations.

Uribe plans to meet with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez on Friday.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday that the two leaders aim to re-establish "constructive" and "respectful" dialogue with talks on issues such as border security and energy.

The visit will be Uribe's first one-on-one encounter with Chavez since Colombia's military attack in March on a rebel camp in Ecuador. That strike provoked a diplomatic meltdown, with Venezuela briefly dispatching troops to the border with Colombia.

The two leaders have since sought to restore normal ties despite deep political differences

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-07-09-Venezuela_N.htm

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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ColombianoGringo says on Jul 9, 2008, 13:38:

Out on his ass within a year if Ecuador is still Ecuador. Ousting presidents is like a national pastime in that country.

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sloopskipper says on Jul 9, 2008, 16:01:

"Investors, who have suffered unpredictable negotiations over restructuring oil and mining deals, say they are wary of Correa's style, especially because his popularity means he could remain president for years to come in a country where his predecessors lasted little time in office."

He still might like to read the "Help Wanted" ads. Maybe he could sell lady's shoes, like Al Bundy.

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tasco66 says on Jul 9, 2008, 16:19:

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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tasco66 says on Jul 9, 2008, 16:21:

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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tasco66 says on Jul 9, 2008, 16:28:

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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tasco66 says on Jul 10, 2008, 09:43:

Any PBH member agree with Correa that Castro is not a Dictator and that Cuba is some type of democracy?

Hans, romy, anyone?

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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