Wars, politics & history

2010 Ecuador crisis

30 September 2010

Event on 30 Sept. 2010 in Ecuador, when some of the police blocked highways and airports, occupied the parliament and TV Ecuador station, and held the president hostage. It took place on 30 September 2010. Those involved included Rafael Correa. About 20 people died. Some 274 were injured.

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