CNN reported today that Ecuador's government is on the verge of collapse after police protests over cancellations of bonuses and promotions. The government has since declared a one-week state of emergency. Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, claims the protests are coup d'etat attempt against the government. Correa was out in the streets negotiating with police when he was attacked with tear gas, punched, and had his gas mask ripped off. He later denounced the attack on the air by calling it "cowardly". He also told the news from the hospital "I will leave here as president or they will have to take me out as a corpse". Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that the United States fully supports Correa and democracy in Ecuador. She urged the people of Ecuador to work together to rapidly restore peace. At present time, Correa says he will not negotiate with police until they end their protest.
--Emily Goodfellow.
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