US corporations urge sanctions on Ecuador
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
“Major U.S. business groups are stepping up pressure on President Barack Obama's administration to suspend longtime trade benefits for Ecuador, citing the Andean country's mistreatment of Chevron Corp as proof of a deteriorating investment climate”, Reuters said September 26.
The alleged mistreatment is "Ecuador's pursing of justice for victims of pollution caused by the activities of oil corporation Texaco (now part of Chevron) in the country.
