Ecuador

Ecuador newspaper columnist seeks U.S. asylum

8 Feb 2012

MIAMI (AP) — A former Ecuadorean newspaper columnist who faces prison and millions of dollars in fines for his criticism of President Rafael Correa requested asylum Wednesday in the U.S., claiming he is the victim of persecution aimed at stifling free expression.

Ecuador Newspaper Columnist Requests US Asylum

8 Feb 2012

Ex-columnist from Ecuador facing prison, fines over presidential libel case requests US asylum

Ecuador Opposition Columnist Asks US for Asylum

8 Feb 2012

Ecuador newspaper columnist facing prison, fines at home seeks US asylum in Miami hearing