Wednesday, April 29, 2009

US State Department Statement on Ecuador's Elections

Robert Wood
Acting Department Spokesman,
Office of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
April 28, 2009


We salute the people of Ecuador for conducting peaceful and transparent elections on April 26, 2009, and congratulate President Correa on his victory.

The United States will continue to build on our cooperation with Ecuador, consistent with our commitment to supporting Ecuadorian democracy, prosperity, and security.