A coup is the seizure of political power, in a sudden and violent, by a group of power, breach of institutional legitimacy is established in a State, ie the legal and legitimate succession of power previously existing. Thursday September 30 occurs coup attempt against the constitutional Government of Ecuador. Comes after making barracks by police and the occupation of the Quito International Airport by members of the Air Force.
That same day, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa won the National Police Hospital after receiving tear gas in an attempt to dialogue with the staff who made the shot. Correa was rescued by the army after being kidnapped in hospital for 12 hours. This rescue occurred in the midst of gun battles between police and special operations group.
We talk about the serious incident which attempt to forge and bring down the democratic institutions of Ecuador, the coup attempt, how it exploits the power of the media coverage in Argentina and from Ecuador, the background of historical shocks in Latin America recent history of Honduras, and of course, democracy.
talked with José Proaño (direct from Quito, Ecuador), as regards the organization Ecological Action, the state of affairs in Ecuador.
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