Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa Fires Military High Command

[Judi Lynn]

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa Fires Military High Command
Published 5 February 2016 (3 hours 44 minutes ago)

The military chiefs are accused of overcharging the government for a land sale.


Ecuador's President Rafael Correa announced he has dismissed the military high command, after the leader was accused of trying to manipulate soldiers.

"With much pain I've had to dismiss the high command ... We will not allow anyone to manipulate soldiers or the country," Correa said via Twitter.

The military chiefs are accused of overcharging the government for a land sale.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa announced he has dismissed the military high command, after the leader was accused of trying to manipulate soldiers.

"With much pain I've had to dismiss the high command ... We will not allow anyone to manipulate soldiers or the country," Correa said via Twitter.

More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Ecuadorean-President-Rafael-Correa-Fires-Military-High-Command--20160205-0020.html

[COLGATE4]

1. Can we spell "Golpe de estado", children?

[Zorro]

3. Yep

He's playing with fire.

[Zorro]

2. Correa is losing it

Yesterday he was demanding payment to cover to Ecuador's cost of Assange's detainment.

The effect of lost oil revenues on Ecuador's budget and economy may be taking a toll on his mental health.