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Judi Lynn

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1. BBC: President Lenin Moreno takes office in Ecuador

Reply to sandensea (Original post)

Wed May 24, 2017, 11:12 PM

May 2017

3 hours ago

Ecuador's new President Lenin Moreno has taken office, pledging to continue the left-wing policies of his predecessor Rafael Correa.

In his inaugural speech, he promised more subsidies for the poor and a major social house-building programme which would create millions of jobs.

But he also said he would streamline government administration costs.

Mr Moreno won April's closely contested presidential election, beating his conservative rival Guillermo Lasso.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-40039581

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Socialist Lenin Moreno sworn in as Ecuador president [View all] sandensea May 2017 OP

BBC: President Lenin Moreno takes office in Ecuador Judi Lynn May 2017 #1

Here's a highlight from the inaugural: sandensea May 2017 #2

Very cool! First time I've heard his voice. He seems very capable, too, doesn't he? Judi Lynn May 2017 #3

You're very welcome, Judi Lynn. sandensea May 2017 #4