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GOVERNMENT
Some of the most important political reforms that Correa’s government have
done are:
HUMAN RIGHTS: Rafael Correa created a Truth commission that
investigates State Crimes against human rights.
FTA: Correa did not continue with the Free Trade
Agreement negotiation with the United States,
arguing that this process would destroy
thousands of agricultural jobs.
OIL: The reformed laws establish a major
participation of the State in the revenue of the oil.
SECURITY AND DEFENSE: One of the most
serious challenges that this government has
faced is lowering the rates of delinquency. To
control this problem, the government started a
Weapon Control, and provided police with more
and better arms.
President Correa giving a speech on
his office balcony (Palacio Carondelet)