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3 police colonels investigated in Ecuador revolt (AP)

October 2nd, 2010

Soldiers patrol in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Ecuador is under a state of siege, with the military in charge of public order, after soldiers rescued Ecuador's President Rafael Correa on Thursday from a hospital where he'd been surrounded by police who roughed him up and tear-gassed him earlier. (AP Photo/Patricio Realpe)AP - Three police colonels were under arrest Saturday for failing to prevent a massive protest by their subordinates against President Rafael Correa that spun out of control, claiming at least five lives.


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