Ecuador: History

The Republic of Gran Colombia forms. It includes present day Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela and Colombia. 

Ecuador leaves Gran Colombia and becomes independent.

Ecuador's economy grows, boosted in part by increased growth and exports in banana production. 

Ecuador emerges as a significant oil producer and joins the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). 

Ecuador leaves OPEC in order to increase its output over OPEC regulations. 

Ecuador adopts the US dollar as their national currency.

Nationwide protests erupt over a proposed free trade agreement with the US.

Ecuador briefly cuts ties with Colombia following a cross-border strike from Colombia. 

To protest against mining projects, thousands of indigenous people stage a two-week march from the Amazon.

After failure to fund conservation, President Correa authorizes oil exploration in a pristine area of the Amazon rainforest.