Take over
Jul 13 2008, Tamara Pearson

The government of Rafael Correa took over 3 television stations and nearly 200 private companies including TC Television, TC Noticias, as well as insurance, construction, real estate and other businesses, all owned by the Isaias Group.

The take overs...

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