Reuters Factbox – Key political risks to watch in Ecuador

Reuters updates its profile of Ecuador:

Ecuador has calmed down since hundreds of police officers mutinied last year, causing deadly riots and surrounding President Rafael Correa for hours in a Quito hospital where he had taken refuge.

A fresh round of political turbulence may be on the way as the fiery left-wing leader promotes a voter referendum to be held later this year. Several lawmakers have defected form his ruling coalition over the measure.

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