Ecuador required WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to clean the bathroom and care for a pet cat while sheltering him in its British embassy. But he broke the rules.
Ecuador’s diplomatic protection of Julian Assange once allowed the small Andean nation’s leftist government to antagonize its U.S. foe and argue that it was defending free speech, while cracking down on the press at home.
But after seven years and a new government, that relationship frayed, as President Lenín Moreno sought to improve Ecuador’s relations with the U.S. After calling the WikiLeaks founder an “inherited problem,” Mr. Moreno on Thursday revoked Mr. Assange’s asylum, allowing his arrest. Officials described him...
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Assange arrested in London after seven years in Ecuador embassy, U.S. seeks extraditionWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by British police and carried out ...
Leer más »
In Ecuador, Assange’s expulsion reflects desire for better relations with the U.S.As a new president grew closer to Washington, Assange’s ouster from the country’s embassy in London seemed inevitable.
Leer más »
Assange arrested in London; U.S. seeks extradition on sealed chargesMet Police say Julian Assange 'has been further arrested in relation to an extradition warrant on behalf of the United States authorities' for 'an extradition warrant under Section 73 of the Extradition Act.'
Leer más »
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange arrested at Ecuador embassy in LondonThe WikiLeaks founder was arrested on a court warrant dating back to 2012.
Leer más »
After years of sheltering him, Ecuador suspends Assange's citizenshipEcuador has suspended Julian Assange's citizenship and accused him and memb...
Leer más »
The Latest: Ecuador withdraws Assange asylum statusThe Latest: Ecuador's president says his government withdrew asylum status for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange almost seven years after he sought refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London.
Leer más »
Ecuador reserves the right to investigate Assange: foreign ministerEcuador reserves the right to conduct an investigation of Wikileaks founder Juli...
Leer más »
U.N. torture expert urges Ecuador not to expel Assange from embassyThe United Nations torture investigator called on Ecuador on Friday not to expel...
Leer más »
How Ecuador soured on AssangeEcuador’s announcement on Thursday was years in the making.
Leer más »