| Demand over a new province in Ecuador |
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| World Affairs Talk | |
| Monday, 18 June 2007 | |
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In February 2007, President Rafael Correa backed the plan and signed the bill which is also supported by the Democratic Left Alliance Network. But the bill was opposed by deputies from the Christian Socialists, the Democratic Network and the opposition Renewed National Institutional Action Party (Prian). If the bill is passed, the new province will be made up of the counties of Libertad, Salinas and Santa Elena, who believe that they are not receiving their due share of benefits from Las Guayas province. Last week, hundreds of Santa Elena residents rallied outside the legislature house, chanting and shouting in favor of becoming a province. Some 6000 people arrived in the capital Quito to back the plan. Share & Bookmark             |
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