Democracy or Monarchy?

ECUADOR - Report 24 Mar 2014 by Magdalena Barreiro

Executive SummaryThe president’s Alianza Pais suffered a major political setback in the February 23rd local elections, losing control of nearly all key municipalities. Rafael Correa recognized the sectarianism of some party members, and expressed disappointment over his party’s apparent lack of political organization. Though a great campaigner, Correa was unable to transfer his charisma and victory power to his colleagues. Their lack of stature endangers the continuity of Correa’s “people’s revolution” in the post-Correa era. Though the president is supposed to end his presidency in 2017, t...

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