Ecuador: the ogre beams
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Bucaram's victory in the July 7, 1996, presidential election was achieved through his angry populist campaign that appealed to the country's huge poor population. His promise to put an end to the outgoing government's privatixation program has made him unpopular with the business community.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The coup in Ecuador
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Pres Abdala Bucaram of Ecuador was removed from office because of alleged 'mental incapacity,' however the vote by the Congress amounts to little more than a coup. Fabian Alarcon from Congress has taken over as president, with little or no opposition from the army.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Going for silver: Ecuador
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Social Christian candidate Jaime Nebot is expected to reach the two-man run-off in Ecuador's presidential elections, but among the other eight candidates, second place will be close among Rodrigo Paz, Andala Bucaram and Freddy Ehlers. Each candidate is profiled.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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