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Ecuador seeks to end investment protection treaty with U.S.

QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's socialist president Rafael Correa presented a bill on Monday asking lawmakers to annul an investment protection treaty with the United States, which would prevent U.S. companies from filing for arbitration against the Andean country.Full story

Factbox: Ecuador and President Rafael Correa

(Reuters) - Ecuador's leftist president, Rafael Correa, was a clear favorite to win re-election on Sunday, thanks to strong support from the poor majority that has benefited from hefty state spending on welfare projects and infrastructure. Full story

Factbox: Main opposition candidates in Ecuador's presidential race

(Reuters) - Ecuador's President Rafael Correa is the clear favorite to win re-election on Sunday as he has strong approval ratings and faces a fractured opposition. Full story

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