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Carlos Luis Morales Benítez (born June 12, 1965 – died June 22, 2020) was an important person from Ecuador. He was a journalist, a politician, and a famous football player. He was born in the city of Guayaquil.

Carlos Luis Morales was well-known for his skills as a goalkeeper. He played for many football teams in Ecuador and even for his country's national team. Later in his life, he became a public servant, working to help the people of his home province.

Football Star

Carlos Luis Morales was a talented football goalkeeper. He played for the national team from 1987 to 1999. This means he represented Ecuador in many international games.

Playing for Clubs

He spent a lot of his career playing for Barcelona S.C. in Guayaquil. He played for them from 1983 to 1993, and again in 1996. He also played for other teams like Independiente from 1993 to 1995. His time as a footballer made him a popular figure in Ecuador.

Public Service

After his football career, Carlos Luis Morales entered politics. He wanted to serve his community in a different way.

Helping Guayaquil

From 2014 to 2018, he worked as a Municipal Councillor for Guayaquil. In this role, he helped make decisions for the city. He was part of the Social Christian Party.

Leading Guayas Province

Later, in 2019, he became the Provincial Prefect of Guayas. He held this important position until he passed away. As Prefect, he was in charge of the entire Guayas province, working on projects and services for its people.

His Passing

Carlos Luis Morales passed away on June 22, 2020. He was 55 years old. He died in Samborondón, Ecuador.

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