The Strengthening of the State Under the Nationalist and Revolutionary Government
Synopsis
It analyzes the Rodríguez Lara administration (1972–1976) as a national political project that sought to modernize Ecuador through “state capitalism.” The regime strengthened sovereignty over strategic resources: it created CEPE, joined OPEC, defended the 200-mile territorial sea, and implemented massive electrification and infrastructure projects. Despite opposition from the oligarchy, it promoted industry and an agrarian reform that fostered social mobility.
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55-75
Published
February 13, 2026
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How to Cite
Granda Arciniega, Daniel. 2026. “The Strengthening of the State Under the Nationalist and Revolutionary Government”. In Revolutionary Nationalism: The 1970s and the Contemporary History of Ecuador, edited by Enrique Ayala Mora and César Montúfar, 55-75. Publications Office. https://doi.org/10.32719/9789942566546.4.
