

Ecuador
Elections take place regularly, though there are persistent concerns about politicization of the National Electoral Council (CNE). A leftist government has ruled the country since 2007. While former president Rafael Correa imposed restrictions on the media and civil society, the new administration of President Lenín Moreno has begun rolling back repressive Correa-era policies. The administration, which came to power in 2017, has taken concrete steps to fight corruption, bolster security, remove restrictions on civil society, encourage the free press, and strengthen democratic governance.

Freedom in the World — Ecuador Country Report
Ecuador is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Freedom on the Net — Ecuador Country Report
Ecuador is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Ecuador
Thiel v. Gawker: Vengeful Lawsuits against the Media Are a Global Phenomenon
Perspectives
June 8, 2016
Constitutional Amendments Mark Major Setback for Democracy in Ecuador
Press release
December 3, 2015