The National Congress (Spanish: ''Congreso Nacional)'' was the

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of the government of

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prior to November 2007. Under the 1998 Constitution, Congress met in

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and was made up of 100

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''(diputados).'' Each of the country's 22 provinces returned a minimum of two deputies plus one additional seat for every 200,000 inhabitants. It was dissolved on 29 November 2007 by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly and replaced by the

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under the 2008 Constitution. Its demise came when it was already weakened by the disfavorable perception of the Ecuadorian public opinion, which for decades saw it as a corrupt and incompetent entity, as well as a venue for violent disputes between its members and political intrigues, such as the removal of Presidents Abdalá Bucaram Ortiz in 1997 and

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in 2005.

Eligibility

To serve as a congressional deputy, the following requirements had to be met: *Ecuadorian citizen by birth, not by naturalisation *Having full enjoyment of political rights *At least 25 years of age upon filing candidacy *Native of the province represented, or resident thereof for at least three years immediately prior to the election

References

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Eligibility

See also

References