Andinatel President Replaced

César Cisneros, the president of Ecuador’s state-run telco Andinatel, has been removed following irregularities picked up in an audit of the company’s finances. Cisneros insisted his forced resignation was the result of failing to sign certain contracts and to make certain appointments, reported local media. Cisneros is replaced by Fabián Palacios, former chairman of the board of local operator Telecsa.