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The FIFA World Cup Team Runthrough Thread For 5/3/14: #27 Ecuador

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 Photo From API  Projected Formation (4-2-2) :                         Banguera        Paredes  -  Erazo - Guagua - W.Ayovi        Valencia  - Castillo -  Noboa -   Montero                       Caicedo - J. Ayovi          The Runthrough :  While the other five CONMEBOL nations in this World Cup have been talked about as either title favorites (Brazil, Argentina) or trendy darkhorse picks (Uruguay, Chile, and Colombia), Ecuador has once again gone under the radar, with most thinking they will have the least success out of the South American nations this June.  Reinaldo Rueda was heavy criticized by Honduras fans for his defensive tactics in the last World Cup, as the CONCACAF nation exited the tournament in a tough gro...

The Atlas For 9/30/10: Tensions Arise in Ecuador As Possible Coup Attempt Could Be Afoot

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As of this edition of the Atlas, news is breaking of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa getting hit by tear gas by police after protests have arisen over benefits being cut for the army and police in the nation thanks to Congress. It's being reported by "La Patilla" that Correa was not hurt but became intoxicated by the gas as the photo above indicates. Angry soldiers have taken over the capital Quito's airpot as of this time. Update: Reports are not indicating that some sources, including Hugo Chavez , are saying that a coup maybe taking place. And Correa has indicated that this small fraction of protestors are trying to cause it . In the ever growing mess that is AfPak, Pakistan has decided to block off a key NATO non-military supply route. This decision was prompted by the Pakistani government after NATO forces fired on targets in Pakistan after they crossed to border from Afghanistan . Kamal Hyder, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Islamabad, said on Thu...