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Ecuador abandons vote on reforms

Tuesday, December 6th 2005, 12:32

Ecuador gives up attempts to hold a referendum on reforming the constitution to make the country more stable.
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Clashes lead to chaos in Ecuador

Friday, January 20th 2006, 13:23
related places: Quito

Students and police clash again in Ecuador, as protests against a possible bus fare rise cause chaos in Quito.
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Ecuador steps up border security

Wednesday, February 1st 2006, 2:00
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Ecuador is to send warplanes to its northern border after Colombian forces allegedly entered its airspace.
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Ecuador destroys 'guerrilla camp'

Thursday, February 2nd 2006, 9:56
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Ecuador says it has destroyed a camp allegedly used by Colombia's largest rebel group, the Farc, in its territory.
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Protests hit Ecuador oil exports

Tuesday, February 21st 2006, 6:24

Demonstrators in Ecuador force state oil firm Petroecuador to suspend crude exports.
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Ecuador declares oil state crisis

Wednesday, February 22nd 2006, 7:51

Ecuador imposes a state of emergency on a key oil-producing region which has been hit by protests.
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Ecuador emergency over oil strike

Wednesday, March 8th 2006, 22:51

A state of emergency is declared in three of Ecuador's oil-producing regions as workers strike over pay.
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Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

Thursday, March 9th 2006, 9:45

Ecuador's oil firm says it is resuming production despite a strike and clashes between workers and troops.
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Occidental offers Ecuador $1bn

Monday, March 20th 2006, 13:17

Occidental Petroleum offers the Ecuador government up to $1bn to end a legal row over a disputed oil field.
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Ecuador clamps down on protests

Wednesday, March 22nd 2006, 8:40
related countries: United States United States

Ecuador declares a state of emergency in five provinces as protests against free trade talks with the US continue.
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Five killed in Ecuador jet crash

Saturday, March 25th 2006, 3:17

A small plane with 14 people on board crashes into a factory in Ecuador, killing five, officials say.
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Ecuador oil move prompts US ire

Wednesday, May 17th 2006, 4:17
related countries: United States United States

The US halts talks on a trade pact with Ecuador, as the assets of a US oil company in the country are seized.
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Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

Wednesday, May 31st 2006, 0:11
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez signs a series of energy deals during a visit to Ecuador.
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A violent introduction to Ecuador

Thursday, June 8th 2006, 12:22
related places: Quito

Paul Moss reports from the streets of Quito where soon after arriving he was quickly relieved of his wallet and watch.
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Poland 0-2 Ecuador

Friday, June 9th 2006, 20:54
related countries: Poland Poland

Goals from Carlos Tenorio and Agustin Delgado give Ecuador a stunning victory over Poland in Group A.
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Ecuador revel in historic triumph

Thursday, June 15th 2006, 15:37

Ecuador coach Luis Fernando Suarez says his side want to win World Cup Group A after making the second round.
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Sweden 2-2 England

Tuesday, June 20th 2006, 20:52
related countries: Sweden Sweden

England will play Ecuador in the last 16 of the World Cup after drawing with Sweden - while Michael Owen suffers a worrying injury.
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England fans warned on trouble

Sunday, June 25th 2006, 0:52
related countries: Germany Germany, United Kingdom United Kingdom

At least 150 England supporters are arrested after confrontations in Stuttgart's main square.
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