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Cynthia Viteri
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| Mayor of Guayaquil | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2019 |
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| Member of the National Assembly for the National Constituency | |
| In office 14 May 2013 – 6 Nov 2017 |
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| Member of the National Assembly for Guayas Province | |
| In office 31 July 2009 – 13 May 2013 |
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| Member of the Constituent Assembly | |
| In office 29 November 2007 – 25 October 2008 |
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| Member of the National Congress | |
| In office 15 January 2003 – 15 January 2007 |
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| First Vice President of the National Congress | |
| In office 21 April 2005 – 26 April 2006 |
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| President | Wilfrido Lucero |
| Member of the National Congress for Guayas Province | |
| In office 11 August 1998 – 15 January 2003 |
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| Member of the National Constituent Assembly | |
| In office 6 February 1997 – 11 August 1998 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1965 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Political party | Social Christian Party |
| Website | cynthiaviteri.com |
Cynthia Viteri is a well-known lawyer, journalist, and politician from Ecuador. She was born on November 19, 1965. She served as the Mayor of Guayaquil, a big city in Ecuador, from May 2019 until May 2023.
Before becoming mayor, Cynthia Viteri was a member of Ecuador's National Assembly. She also ran for president of Ecuador in 2006 and 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Cynthia Viteri was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her parents are José Viteri Peña and Leonor Jiménez Campuzano.
She attended Colegio Inmaculada for her primary school years. Later, she went to Indoamérica de Guayaquil. Cynthia Viteri studied at the University of Guayaquil. There, she earned a degree in social science and politics. She continued her studies at the same university. She then received a doctor's degree in law.
Career Beginnings
Cynthia Viteri started her career as a newsreader at Telecentro. This job helped her gain experience in media. Later, she became the public relations manager for Jaime Nebot. He is a leader of the Social Christian Party. Cynthia's sister, Nathalie Viteri, is also a member of the National Assembly for this party.
Political Journey
Cynthia Viteri began her political career in 1997. She was elected to the National Constituent Assembly. This assembly helped create new laws for the country. After this, she was elected to the National Congress in 1998. She represented the Guayas Province.
Serving in Congress
Cynthia Viteri served in the National Congress until 2003. She was re-elected to the National Congress in 2002. From 2005 to 2006, she held an important role. She was the First Vice President of the National Congress. In this position, she helped formally start Alfredo Palacio's term as President of Ecuador.
Presidential Campaigns
In 2006, Cynthia Viteri ran for president of Ecuador. She received a significant number of votes. She also ran for president again in the 2017 elections.
Transition to the National Assembly
In 2007, the old National Congress was replaced. A new group called the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly was formed. Cynthia Viteri was elected to this new assembly. This group created a new constitution for Ecuador. The new constitution led to the creation of the National Assembly. This new assembly replaced the National Congress.
In 2009, Cynthia Viteri was elected to the new National Assembly. She represented the Guayas Province. She was re-elected in 2013. This time, she earned a seat for the National Constituency. The assembly officially started on May 14, 2013. After this election, Cynthia Viteri became the longest-serving lawmaker in Ecuador.
Mayor of Guayaquil
On March 24, 2019, Cynthia Viteri was elected Mayor of Guayaquil. She served a term from May 14, 2019, until May 14, 2023. During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, she took action to block the airport runway in Guayaquil. This action was intended to prevent planes from landing. This decision caused some disagreement with the national government.
Personal Life
Cynthia Viteri is married to Juan Carlos Váscones. They have five children. In March 2020, Cynthia Viteri announced that she had been infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19).
See also
In Spanish: Cynthia Viteri para niños
