“Unfortunately, the (UN) resolutions have been used to justify a war of aggression aimed, ultimately at control of (Libya’s) natural resources.”-Ricardo Patino, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

Ecuadorian officials say they can not recognize the Libyan rebel Trans National Council because they are a creation of foreign intervention.  Ecuador believes this is a trend of regime change, by the United States and Europe, that will lead  to the “disappearance” of many governments.

Ecuador says the UN approved NATO attacks on Libya is proof that the United Nations needs to be changed.