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Federico Páez
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President of Ecuador
In office
September 26, 1935 – October 23, 1937
Preceded by Antonio Pons
Succeeded by Alberto Enríquez Gallo
Personal details
Born (1877-06-04)June 4, 1877
Quito, Ecuador
Died February 9, 1974(1974-02-09) (aged 96)
Quito, Ecuador

Federico Páez Chiriboga (born June 4, 1877 – died February 9, 1974) was a leader of Ecuador. He served as President from September 26, 1935, to October 23, 1937. He was a very important figure in Ecuadorian history during a time of change.

Páez was born in Quito, Ecuador. He lived a long life and passed away in his hometown of Quito when he was 96 years old.

Becoming President

How Páez Took Power

Federico Páez became president during a difficult time for Ecuador. The country needed a strong leader. He was chosen to lead the nation after the previous president, Antonio Pons, stepped down.

Páez took office on September 26, 1935. He was given special powers to help stabilize the country. This meant he had a lot of authority to make decisions.

Goals as a Leader

As president, Federico Páez wanted to bring order to Ecuador. He aimed to improve the country's economy and social conditions. He worked to create new laws and systems to help the people.

His time in office was focused on rebuilding and making things better. He tried to address many challenges the country faced.

Key Actions and Policies

Important Changes During His Rule

During his presidency, Páez made several important decisions. He focused on improving public services. This included things like transportation and communication.

He also worked on laws related to workers' rights. These changes aimed to help people who worked in factories and other jobs. He wanted to make sure they were treated fairly.

Challenges Faced by Páez

Leading a country is never easy, and Páez faced many challenges. There were often disagreements about how the country should be run. He had to deal with different political groups.

His government worked hard to keep peace and stability. However, the political situation in Ecuador was often complicated.

End of His Presidency

Why Páez Left Office

Federico Páez's time as president ended on October 23, 1937. He was succeeded by Alberto Enríquez Gallo. The change in leadership happened because of political shifts in the country.

He was one of several leaders who served during a period of frequent changes in government. This was common in Ecuador at that time.

His Legacy in Ecuador

Even though his presidency was short, Federico Páez played a role in Ecuador's history. He is remembered as a leader who tried to bring stability. His actions helped shape the country during a challenging era.

His efforts to improve workers' rights and public services left a mark. He was part of a generation of leaders who worked to modernize Ecuador.

See also

In Spanish: Federico Páez Chiriboga para niños

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