He explained that the decision was made by the technical agency - the National Telecommunications Council. After the Russian embassy appealed to Quito, the agency said it was considering a response.
“We do not deal with this topic, it is exclusively technical. Any information on this issue will be provided through the National Telecommunications Council, ”RIA Novosti quotes the ambassador.
In November, Ecuador's National Cable Network disconnected RT from broadcasting. This happened without prior notice and explanation of reasons.
Former President Rafael Correa, who in 2018 started a weekly political talk show on RT, commented on the situation. According to him, it looks like censorship and double standards.