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1997 in Ecuador

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ecuador in 1997.

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Historical records for Ecuador in 1997

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February

6 February 1997

President of Ecuador

Arteaga, Rosalia · Quito · Acting President of Ecuador · Government / Government of Ecuador

Appointed acting President of Ecuador during the constitutional crisis

6 February 1997

President of Ecuador

Rivera, Fabian Ernesto Alarcon · President of Ecuador · Government / Government of Ecuador

Appointed President of Ecuador

9 February 1997

President of Ecuador

Serrano, Rosalia Arteaga · President of Ecuador · Government / Government of Ecuador

Appointed President of Ecuador

11 February 1997

President of Ecuador

Alarcon, Fabian · Quito · Interim President of Ecuador · Government / Government of Ecuador

Appointed interim President of Ecuador after the removal of Abdala Bucaram

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1997

Arteaga Claims Presidential Succession

Rosalia Arteaga · Quito · President of Ecuador · Government / Government of Ecuador

Vice President Rosalia Arteaga briefly claimed the presidency during the constitutional crisis following Abdala Bucaram's removal.

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