Historical Places Ecuador
Ecuador has many places for visitors to explore and learn from of the culture in this country. In the heart of the historic quarter of Quito is the . It was one of the first settlements founded in South America by Spanish conquistadors, the city planned in 1535. Around the square visitors can see the [...]
Fascinating Facts About Ecuador
DID YOU KNOW THAT…Christina María Aguilera, who is a famous American singer, has Ecuadorian origin.His father was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador.Only 26 years, she has already made a place for herself in the world of American music. Over the last eight years, Christina Aguilera has produced six albums, including “Christina Aguilera” (1999), “Mi Reflejo” (2000), [...]
History Of Ecuador
Comments OffIn January 2000, Mahuad announced plans to replace the sucre, the national currency, with the US dollar. Mahuad wanted to stabilize the economy and end chronic inflation, but native peoples grew angry at the plan because they believed they would lose their savings. The sucre had been pegged at about 8,000 per dollar only a [...]
History Of Ecuador IV
Comments OffIn July 1996, Abdalá Bucaram was elected president of Ecuador. A showy and eccentric populist, Bucaram quickly alienated most of the political establishment. Under Bucaram, US ambassador Leslie Alexander told Ecuadorians the country was gaining a reputation for pervasive corruption. Bucaram had come to describe himself as “El Loco,” or the madman, and citizens began [...]
History Of Ecuador III
Comments OffReturn to elected government
The regime of General Rodríguez lasted for four years, and then he was ousted on 12 January 1976. A three-member Supreme Council assumed power, promising a return to civilian government within two years. Presidential elections took place in July 1978, but because none of the candidates received the required majority, a runoff [...]
