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I thought the US pressure on Ecuador had nothing at all to do with him being stuck in Russia. Ecuador has stated they will still consider an application for asy

by bjeanes 13y ago

I thought the US pressure on Ecuador had nothing at all to do with him being stuck in Russia. Ecuador has stated they will still consider an application for asylum if he can get to either Ecuador or a consulate. His problem is that his U.S. passport has been revoked so he has no travel documents with which to use to get to Ecuador or enter Russian soil (i.e. anything past the airport)

belorn 13y ago
If these people can't strike Blows for freedom With a valid visa We don't need 'em
jpatokal 13y ago
That's a convenient excuse. Any state, including Ecuador, could just issue him a temporary passport if they wanted to -- but they're not, and it's obvious they've gotten cold feet. I presume some rather large sticks and/or carrots were waved during this call: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/30/world/americas/ecuador-leader-says-biden-called-him-about-snowden.html?_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/30/world/americas/ecuador-lea...