Constitutional Referendum Approves New Charter
President Rafael Correa backed a new constitution approved by referendum that reorganized Ecuador's political institutions.
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2008 in Ecuador
Explore 3 historical events and records for Ecuador in 2008.
Historical records for Ecuador in 2008
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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%
National Debt
Declares Ecuadors national debt illegitimate, based on the argument that it was contracted by corrupt and despotic prior regimes
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