Ecuador's quandary over asylum for WikiLeaks chief
President Rafael Correa's objections to what he deems American interventionism in Latin America and his delight in Julian Assange's massive uncorking of U.S. secrets appear to have persuaded the WikiLeaks chief that Ecuador offers his best shot at avoiding extradition to Sweden.
But four days after Assange ducked into Ecuador's London embassy seeking political asylum, this South American nation's leftist leader has yet to announce a decision. The choice may not be easy.
Correa was cagey on Thursday night, telling reporters that Ecuador was consulting with the other governments involved.
"We don't wish to offend anyone, least of all a country we hold in such deep regard as the United Kingdom," he said.
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