Ecuador: Opposition protests after President fires Generals

RIGHTWINGERS protested across Ecuador on Wednesday following President Rafael Correa’s sacking of the country’s four top generals for issuing statements on “administrative matters.” Head of the joint chiefs of staff General Luis Garzon had condemned the government on Twitter for fining the army pension fund and “taking resources away from … soldiers and their families.” Marches and rallies by opposition supporters were, however, dwarfed by counter-demonstrations by supporters of Mr Correa’s socialist Pais Alliance government.

“Soldiers can have certainty over their pensions,” Mr Correa said. “Our armed forces are very important for the country, but they are not the whole country.” The Morning Star’s contact on the scene said the protest demonstration in the capital Quito drew around 500 people, while 2-3,000 gathered to hear Mr Correa speak. The president also hit back at the mainstream media for labelling him a dictator. “I want the press to listen to me. Stop manipulating the people,” he said. “Everything we are doing is legal and for the goodwill of the people.” Read Article

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