Historical records for Ecuador in 2008, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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%
Declares Ecuadors national debt illegitimate, based on the argument that it was contracted by corrupt and despotic prior regimes
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