Protests Burst Across Ecuador Demand Mahuad Policies
Demonstrators led by the Unified Workers Front protested in Guayaquil Cuenca and Quito defying a state of emergency. Police using tear gas dispersed about 1000 marchers targeting Mahuad’s handling of the economy amid inflation near 60 percent and a shrinking economy.
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China ordains bishops in open defiance of pope
In Beijing the state controlled Catholic church ordained five bishops without papal approval to upstage Pope John Paul II who consecrated 12 prelates in Rome. China says the move is an internal church matter while Vatican officials seek improved ties and freedom for Chinese Catholics loyal to Rome.
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