Economy of Ecuador
Sceptical of a free-trade deal with the United States, does not take advice from the International Monetary Fund, and works to increase Ecuadors cooperation with other Latin American countries
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Rafael Correa Biography and Timeline
Follow Rafael Correa through 10 dated historical records for Ecuador.
Rafael Correa, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2005–2013Years on this page
2005
Economy of Ecuador
Serves as economy and finance minister under Alfredo Palacio, during his four months in office, advocates poverty reduction and economic sovereignty
2006
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Role range: 2006-
2007
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 1st term
Role range: 2007-2009 – 2007-2009
2008
Economy of Ecuador
Declares Ecuadors national debt illegitimate, based on the argument that it was contracted by corrupt and despotic prior regimes. Announces that Ecuadoor will default on over $3 billion worth of bonds; then pledges to fight creditors in international courts and succeedws in reducing the price of outstanding bonds by more than 60%
Role range: 2006-
National Debt
Declares Ecuadors national debt illegitimate, based on the argument that it was contracted by corrupt and despotic prior regimes
Role range: 2006-
2009
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
Role range: 2009-2013 – 2009-2013
Alliance Agreement
Brings Ecuador into the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas
Role range: 2006-
Alliance Ecuador and Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas
Brings Ecuador into the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas
Role range: 2006-
2013
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 3rd term
Role range: 2013-2017 – 2013-2017
Records, sources and methodology
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