History of Ecuador (1895–1925)

The Liberal Revolution is a stage in the history of Ecuador, which was initiated by the takeover Eloy Alfaro 1895 in Guayaquil. It is characterized by the effort to regain the sovereignty of the state in economic and political terms, to enforce a comprehensive secularism and to strengthen the position of the disadvantaged in particular the rural areas. Major projects included the development of infrastructure, especially the railway, and the educational institutions of the country. The Liberal Revolution is today as a starting point for a variety of political movements of Ecuador of importance, especially Alianza País.

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