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National Congress of Ecuador
The National Congress is the unicameral legislative branch of the government of Ecuador.
Under the 1998 Constitution, Congress meets in Quito and is made up of 100 deputies (diputados).'' Each of the country's 22 provinces returns a minimum of two deputies plus one additional seat for every 200,000 inhabitants.
Congressional elections were last held on 15 October 2006.
It was dissolved on 2007-11-29 by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly, due to the alleged high level of corruption of the chamber's members.
Eligibility
To serve as a congressional deputy, the following requirements must 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
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