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Military Rescues Ecuadorian President From Protesters

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a gas mask, is rescued from a hospital where he was holed up by protesting police in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday Sept. 30, 2010. Dolores Ochoa/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Military Rescues Ecuadorian President From Protesters

October 1, 2010 • In a dramatic scene Ecuadorian troops rescued President Rafael Correa from a hospital where he was surrounded by rebellious police officers. Three people died in the clashes yesterday.

Unrest In Ecuador: Protesting Security Forces Seize Airport

TV grab showing Ecuador's President Rafael Correa giving a speech at the Army Regiment of Quito on September 30, 2010. HO/Getty hide caption

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Unrest In Ecuador: Protesting Security Forces Seize Airport

September 30, 2010 • Protesting police and soldiers in Ecuador have seized bases and the airport, and blocked roads into the capital. Army says it is still loyal to President.

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