While rejecting traditional parties and institutions, President Correa supports the development of regional alliances and South American integration, which include the development of an economy independent of foreign investment.

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The focus of our host year was to make progress towards a seamless regional economy, and we have made progress in the three themes that we set out -- regional economic integration, green growth, and regulatory reform.

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