Guy Hedgecoe is editor of the English-language edition of El Pais. He founded and edited the Ecuador Focus weekly bulletin, and reported the Andean region from Ecuador for CNN, National Public Radio, the Miami Herald and the Financial Times.

Recent articles

The impressive political rise of Ecuador's economist-turned-president is about to face its greatest test so far, says Guy Hedgecoe.

A decisive win in the constitutional referendum maintains Rafael Correa's political momentum. But the differences as well as the parallels between Ecuador and its radical-led neighbours are important, says Guy Hedgecoe.  

Rafael Correa’s second year will test his ability to meet the aspiration to social justice he has aroused, says Guy Hedgecoe.

A third Andean republic has voted for a leftwing populist. But Rafael Correa will find it hard to rule a country with a recent history of unseating its presidents, says Guy Hedgecoe.

The bursting of Rafael Correa's inflated expectations makes Ecuador's second round contest all the more interesting, writes Guy Hedgecoe.