Political Events
Who won the presidency 2023-2025 in Ecuador
Daniel Noboa
In what year did Ecuador suffer a devastating earthquake that resulted in significant loss of life and property?
2016
Which economic crisis forced Ecuador to default on its external debt in the late 1990s?
The 1998-1999 economic crisis; an inflationary-currency crisis, financial crisis, fiscal crisis, and sovereign debt crisis.
Which Ecuadorian city is famous for its vibrant indigenous market and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Otavalo
What year did Ecuador adopt the US dollar as its official currency?
2000
Which coastal city in Ecuador was severely affected by flooding and landslides during the El Niño event of 2016?
Manta
What industry became a major source of revenue for Ecuador in the early 2000s?
Oil industry
What indigenous group played a significant role in the protests against neoliberal policies in the late 1990s?
Indigenous groups, particularly CONAIE (Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador)
In what year did Ecuador ratify a new constitution, which granted rights to nature?
2008
In what year did the eruption of the Tungurahua volcano lead to the evacuation of nearby towns and villages?
2006
Which international financial institution provided a loan to Ecuador in 2019 to support economic reforms?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
In what year Ecuador experienced widespread protests against neoliberal economic policies and austerity measures imposed by the government and international financial institutions?
In the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Which president declared a state of emergency due to protests against his administration?
Lenin Moreno
Which volcano erupted in 1999, causing widespread destruction and loss of life?
Guagua Pichincha
What was the name of the oil pipeline that became operational in Ecuador in 2003?
Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline (Oleoducto de Crudos Pesados)
In what year Ecuador became one of the first countries in the world to constitutionally ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
1998
Who was the president of Ecuador during the financial crisis of 1999?
Jamil Mahuad
In what year did Volcán El Reventador erupted for the last time?
2002
In what year did Ecuador officially join the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1996
What happened with the Yasuní-ITT Initiative in Ecuador?
President Rafael Correa announced the cancellation of the Yasuní-ITT initiative.