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Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (Spanish pronunciation: [rafaˈel βiˈsente koˈre.a ðelˈɣaðo]; born 6 April 1963) is an Ecuadorian politician and economist who served as President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017.
Apr 22, 2022 · The president of Ecuador’s National Justice Court has signed an extradition request seeking the return of former President Rafael Correa, who lives in Belgium and in 2020 was sentenced in...
Apr 7, 2020 · Rafael Correa, the former president of Ecuador, was found guilty on Tuesday of accepting bribes and sentenced to eight years in prison, dealing a blow to his prospects of a political comeback...
Jun 7, 2023 · The former president, living in exile, talks about his plans to return to power, challenge the 2018 referendum that bars him from running, and deal with the security crisis. He also criticizes the current government and the media for spreading lies.
Rafael Correa, economist and leftist president of Ecuador (2007–17) who dramatically raised spending on social programs, most notably health and education. His reformist agenda was popular with the poor but antagonized some business and media groups.
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Jan 25, 2024 · The former president, who lives in exile, blames his successor for the rise of drug trafficking and violence in the country. He calls for a purge of the security forces and a return to his legacy of social progress.
Nov 13, 2021 · The former president of Ecuador discusses if he plans a political comeback. Rafael Correa was part of the 2000’s golden age for left-wing movements across Latin America. He was voted into power...
