The Government of Guyana has condemned threats and attacks on constitutional governance in the Republic of Ecuador.
According to a release, the Government of Guyana stated that it has noted with deep concern the threats to constitutional governance in the Republic of Ecuador and joins with other States in the hemisphere in calling for the immediate return to the rule of law in that State. (See story on page 4.)
The release stated that the Government of Guyana condemns the attacks that have been taking place in the Ecuadorean capital and other cities and calls on the law enforcement agencies in Ecuador to remain faithful to their constitutional mandates.
Guyana calls on the elements of the law enforcement agencies in Ecuador that have participated in actions that have the potential to undermine constitutional governance and law and order in that country, to immediately desist from such acts, the release noted.
In keeping with the principles laid down in the Inter-American Democratic Charter the Government of Guyana stated that it remains fully in solidarity with President Rafael Correa and his Government as they seek to protect the constitution of Ecuador and the Ecuadorean people.
Guyana abhors attacks on constitutional governance and democratically elected governments and will continue to closely monitor the situation in Ecuador, the release stated.