Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa confirmed on 18 August that Assange could stay at the embassy indefinitely , and the following day Assange gave his first speech from the balcony .
Latin American states expressed support for Ecuador .
Ecuador President Rafael Correa confirmed on 18 August that Assange could stay at the embassy indefinitely , and the following day Assange gave his first speech from the balcony .
Latin American states expressed support for Ecuador .