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León Febres-Cordero
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Febres-Cordero in 1985
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| President of Ecuador | |
| In office 10 August 1984 – 10 August 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Osvaldo Hurtado |
| Succeeded by | Rodrigo Borja Cevallos |
| Mayor of Guayaquil | |
| In office August 10, 1992 – August 10, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Harry Soria Lamán |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Nebot |
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| Born | 9 March 1931 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | 15 December 2008 (aged 77) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Resting place | Parques de la Paz, Guayaquil |
| Political party | Social Christian Party |
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León Esteban Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra (born March 9, 1931 – died December 15, 2008) was an important Ecuadorian politician. He served as the President of Ecuador from 1984 to 1988. Later, he became the Mayor of Guayaquil, a major city in Ecuador.
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Early Life and Education
León Febres-Cordero was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on March 9, 1931. He later traveled to the United States to study. He attended the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. In 1958, he married María Eugenia Cordovez. They remained married until his death in 2008.
Becoming President of Ecuador
León Febres-Cordero was often called LFC by the media in Ecuador. He became the President of Ecuador on August 10, 1984. He took over from Osvaldo Hurtado. During his time as president, he worked to change Ecuador's economy. He wanted to make it more open to businesses and trade.
He also focused on keeping the country safe. There was a group called ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo! causing trouble. President Febres-Cordero worked to stop them. He was known for being a strong supporter of President of the United States Ronald Reagan.
Challenges During Presidency
In 1987, President Febres-Cordero faced a difficult situation. He was held for about 11 hours by members of the air force. They wanted him to release General Frank Vargas Pazzos. The general had been put in prison after leading two uprisings.
The country's Congress voted to forgive General Vargas. However, President Febres-Cordero did not immediately sign the document. This meant the decision did not become law. After he was held, he finally signed the document. This led to General Vargas being released.
His presidency ended on August 10, 1988. Rodrigo Borja Cevallos became the next president.
Serving as Mayor of Guayaquil
After his time as president, León Febres-Cordero continued his public service. He became the Mayor of his hometown, Guayaquil. He started this role on August 10, 1992. He took over from Harry Soria Lamán.
As mayor, he worked to improve the city of Guayaquil. He served for two terms. His time as mayor lasted until August 10, 2000. After his retirement, Jaime Nebot became the new mayor.
Personal Life and Legacy
León Febres-Cordero lived in Guayaquil for most of his life. He had four children with his wife, María Eugenia. He often visited the United States and Colombia. He even met with U.S. President Ronald Reagan to talk about international relations.
Death
León Febres-Cordero passed away on December 15, 2008. He was 77 years old. He died in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
See also
In Spanish: León Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra para niños
