Latest polls show a dramatic drop of 9 points in popularity of the Ecuadorean president. Results of the latest polls show that the popularity of the president has dropped from 76 to 67 percent since the 1st of May.

The 'credibility of his word' has dropped even more; from 74 to 62 percent.

Reasons for the drop are the latests developments in Ecuador. Correa has made strong statements against several national media. He has called them 'corrupt', 'liars' and 'mediocres'.

He has also filed a complaint for uncivil before against daily newspaper La Hora for publishing an article in their 'opinion section'. The director of La Hora, Francisco Vivanco, could by imprisoned up to 2 years if found guilty.