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Eloy Alfaro, the Greatest Ecuadorian
Like many of South America’s fledgling nations, Ecuador in the 19th century sought to find stability amid contesting conservative and liberal forces. In general, periods of harsh conservative rule were punctuated by years of chaos and anarchy that led, in a sort of vicious circle, back to more rigid conservatism. Such was the situation in Ecuador when, in 1860, Gabriel García Moreno came to power. Moreno saw in the Roman Catholic Church a means to control and unify Ecuadorians that surpassed anything politicians could devise.
Abdalá Bucaram, "A Crazy Man Who Loves"
“They call me Crazy Abdalá, but madmen speak from the heart and see with their soul”. So says Abdalá Bucaram Ortiz, and the man has always practiced what he has preached. Just who is this guy, and why should we care? Abdalá Bucaram may be the most famous Ecuadorian - some say infamous - ever, both within his home country and in the wider world beyond.
The Greenback Goes South: Dollarization in Ecuador
Dollarization is the practice of using a foreign currency, in this case the US dollar, in parallel or instead of a nation’s own currency. The main advantage for a country’s using the dollar is that by doing so, financial stability is increased and inflation is reduced. A country whose economy depends on a small group of exports that are highly sensitive to outside events, is a perfect candidate for dollarization. Ecuador is a perfect example.
Marine Iguanas of the Galápagos
Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are known for their many unique and interesting animals that live nowhere else in the world. Most people, if asked, would probably mention the Giant Tortoises as being the islands’ most distinctive creatures. Others might mention the many different types of Galápagos Finches that inspired Charles Darwin to formulate the theory of evolution. Then there are the Marine Iguanas, those curious lizards that congregate on rock outcroppings, splashed by breaking waves.
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