Our second millennium faces the reality of growing poverty in two-thirds of the planet, ... Entire nations are condemned to wander as disinherited immigrants, mortal illnesses hover over humanity, and terrorism lurks.

The people of Ecuador, particularly the people of Quito, today have ended the dictatorship, the immorality, the great power, the terror of fear,

a minimal, not a maximal agenda, a starting point, not the end. This basic commitment must be assumed by all the governments of the world.

The people of Ecuador today have decided to save the republic, a republic of hope, in whose streets and green fields should flower dignity, hope, equality and happiness.

Our second millennium faces the reality of growing poverty in two-thirds of the planet, ... Water is becoming scarce, holes deplete the ozone layer and along with biodiversity, the Amazon is being destroyed. Entire nations are condemned to wander as disinherited immigrants, mortal illnesses hover over humanity, and terrorism lurks.

[The country's military commanders then announced that they would recognize the rule of Vice President Alfredo Palacio, who has become an outspoken opponent of Gutierrez since taking office in 2002.] Today ends the dictatorship, the immorality, the arrogance, the terror and the fear, ... Today the people of Ecuador have decided to re-found the republic.