# Rafael Correa
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Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (Spanish pronunciation: [rafaˈel βiˈsente koˈre.a ðelˈɣaðo]; born 6 April 1963), known internationally as rafael correa, is an Ecuadorian politician and economist who served as President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017. The leader of the PAIS Alliance political movement from its foundation until 2017, Correa is a democratic socialist and his administration focused on the implementation of left-wing policies. Internationally, he served as president pro tempore of the UNASUR.
Born to a lower middle-class mestizo family in Guayaquil, Correa studied economics at the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, the University of Louvain (UCLouvain), and the University of Illinois, where he received his PhD. Returning to Ecuador, in 2005 he became the Minister for the Economy under President Alfredo Palacio, successfully lobbying Congress for increased spending on health and education projects.
Julian Assange's Asylum in Ecuador's Embassy is 'Under Threat'
Guillaume Long, Ecuador's foreign minister under former President Rafael Correa, comments on the recent revelations in The Guardian that Ecuador spent millions of dollars on Assange's security, on his current total isolation, and on the current government's apparent lack of interest in guaranteeing…
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Venezuela - ICJ - Hague
In the final session of the oral hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, led Venezuela's closing arguments in the territorial dispute with Guyana over the Esequibo region.
The Venezuelan …
"Political and economic groups always saw Fernando as an inconvenient figure for their interests": A Conversation with Verónica Sarauz
When Ecuador’s centre-right president Guillermo Lasso dissolved the country’s National Assembly amid a second impeachment proceeding against him in May 2023, he triggered a general election in which he did not run but which would choose his replacement. Throughout the early part of the campaign, po…
Ecuador
Ecuador was once a relatively peaceful country, perhaps best known for its rich biodiverse landscapes, Amazonian rainforests and the world-famous Galapagos Islands. But the murder rate has quadrupled between 2018 and 2022 – an increase caused largely by the drug trade and the violence it brings. No…
MC Fireside Chats - August 5th, 2026
The episode kicks off with our host, Brian Searl, welcoming a packed house of recurring and special guests to the first-week episode of the month, which traditionally focuses on industry data, trends, and insights. Brian sets a conversational and energetic tone, playfully bantering with the guests …
MC Fireside Chats - September 2nd, 2026
Brian Searl welcomed an extensive panel of industry experts to a lively episode of MC Fireside Chats, broadcasting early in the month to discuss the evolving landscape of outdoor hospitality. The gathering featured a mix of familiar faces and specialized voices, setting the stage for a deep dive in…
#92 Favor Atender: The Return
In the United States, the idea of having a conversation with the President is pretty outlandish. But in Latin America, it’s a regular occurrence. The most accessible president on Latin American social media is Ecuador’s Rafael Correa. But what’s it like to get the attention of a head of state when …
#25 Favor Atender
In the United States, the idea of having a conversation with the President is pretty outlandish. But in Latin America, it's a regular occurrence. The most accessible president on Latin American social media is Ecuador's Rafael Correa. But what's it like to get the attention of a head of state when …
Demystifying Third-Party Management with Rafael Correa of Bluewater - The Leaders in RV Resort, RV Park & Campground Management
Third-party management gets talked about like a last resort, but that mindset leaves real money and time on the table. We sit down with Rafael Correa, President and CFO of Bluewater, to demystify what a great outdoor hospitality management company actually does, how it creates leverage for owners, …
#554 – Expat Life in Latin America and Financial Preparedness
In this episode of The Expat Files, Johnny Mueller dives into the current state of expat life in Latin America, including the economic and political impacts of the Ecuador earthquake, the political alignment of leaders like Evo Morales and Rafael Correa with Bernie Sanders, and the implications of …
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