| Ecuador’s elections this week didn’t generate much in the way of headlines. But one person watching closely was WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange. Lenín Moreno’s victory means Assange will be free to remain in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Opposition Guillermo Lasso, had threatened to kick Assange out of the embassy. However, Moreno has warned Assange against “meddling in European politics.” Assange, however, couldn’t resist sounding off. “I cordially invite Lasso to leave Ecuador within 30 days (with or without his tax haven millions),” he tweeted after the result was announced. You can read the rest of our exclusive roundup of the week’s tech news here. |
