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Ecuador gained its independence from Spain on August 10, 1809.
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Indigenous people protests bring oil production to a stand still. They demand more oil revenues showed be invested in their communities.
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The former president was faced with corruption charges and exiled to the Dominican Republic.
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Prisoners held 100 captives demanding better conditions and shorter sentences.
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Congress dismissed most of the supreme court and ordered in new members.
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The former president was detained on the charge if endangering national security, but was later dismissed by the judge.
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Protests come up over a proposed agreement with the US over free trade.
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Correa wins presidential election.
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Ecuador renews diplomatic relations with Columbia
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US oil company is fined for polluting the Amazon.
