Abstract: Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado, President of the Republic of Ecuador, joins Illinois International's Nicole Tami to talk about issues facing the South American nation, the new constitution, and his presidency.

Title: Illinois International: A Conversation with Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa
Host: Nicole Tami
Associate Director for International Engagement, IECP
Guest: Rafael Correa
President, Republic of Ecuador

Description: Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado is the President of the Republic of Ecuador and was the president pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations. An economist educated in Ecuador, Belgium and the United States, he was elected President in late 2006 and took office in January 2007. He discusses his presidency and other issues regarding Ecuador with moderator Nicole Tami on this episode of Illinois International.

Sponsor: International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois
Co-sponsor: UI-7, the cable TV service of the University of Illinois