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Crooked Power

Crooked Power

By: The Drag Audio Production House
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 On Sept. 30, 2010, the South American nation of Ecuador descended into chaos. The national police force had hit the streets in a large protest demanding better benefits. Ecuador’s brash and theatrical authoritarian leader Rafael Correa cracked down on the protesting police and cut media coverage, leaving the nation’s citizens wondering what happened. In the aftermath, Ecuador’s largest newspaper, El Universo, published an opinion piece demanding answers, and Correa went after the newspaper, threatening prison time and millions of dollars in fines.The Drag Audio Production House Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 5: The Family

    Episode 5: The Family
    Jun 14 2022

    Hear from the Perez family, 10 years after their battle against President Rafael Correa.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 4: The Exile

    Episode 4: The Exile
    Jun 7 2022

    Unsure of their safety or their future, the Perez family flees Ecuador. It’s the country they’ve called home for generations, but they know they’re being watched by President Rafael Correa.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 3: The Trial

    Episode 3: The Trial
    May 31 2022

    The Perez family faces off with President Rafael Correa. Their family newspaper could go bankrupt, and the Perez brothers could go to prison. And the president is willing to go whatever lengths necessary to make sure he wins.
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    57 mins
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