2007 News

Vancouver, British Columbia, December 13th, 2007. Candente Resource Corp. ("Candente") (TSX:DNT, BVL:DNT) announces the retirement of Ing. Fredy J. Huanqui G. as an officer of Candente. Ing. Huanqui will remain a member of the Board of Directors and act in an advisory capacity for certain exploration activities. Fredy is a co-founder of Candente and a highly recognized industry executive. He retires with Cañariaco in final feasibility stage and a portfolio of prospective exploration projects in Peru and Mexico.

Joanne Freeze, President, CEO and co-founder of Candente comments, "We shared a vision when we started Candente together in 1997 and are very proud of our company. Candente thanks Fredy immensely for his dedication, foresight and contributions. We all wish him the best in his retirement and look forward to our continuing relationship."

About Candente Resource Corp.
Candente is a diversified exploration company with copper, gold, silver, and zinc projects in Peru and Mexico. Candente subscribes to principles, which ensure that its exploration and development activities are beneficial to the local communities.

For further information please contact Mr. John DeCooman at: 1 (917) 402-9416 or Mr. Neil Currie at: 1 (604) 689- 1957 or 1 (877) 689-1964 (toll free); or communications@candente.com. Visit our website at www.candente.com

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