Earlier today I sent a e-mail to Silvia Santacruz, the editor of Ecuador Mining News, about this 70% windfall tax.  I assume we all love to hear from another journalist about this matter other than Soto.  Here is her response:

"Yes, I'm working on it.  The 70% has not been
confirmed officially by the MMP.

Thanks,

Silvia"

Here is my e-mail: ----

Alonso Soto of Reuters published a story on this
70% windfall tax yesterday and we are just wondering if this is a story you are following as well.