President of Ecuador facts for kids
The President of Ecuador (officially called the Constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador) is the main leader of Ecuador. This person is both the head of state (representing the country) and the head of government (leading the government). It is the most important political job in Ecuador, as the president leads the executive branch of the government.
According to Ecuador's current constitution, which was adopted in 2008, a president can serve two terms. Each term lasts four years. Before 2008, a president could only serve one four-year term.
The current President of Ecuador is Daniel Noboa. He was first elected in 2023. When he was sworn in, he was 35 years old. This makes him the second youngest president in Ecuador's history, after Juan Jose Flores.
Quick facts for kids Constitutional President of theRepublic of Ecuador |
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| Executive branch of the Government of Ecuador |
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| Style | Mr. President or His Excellency |
| Residence | Carondelet Palace |
| Appointer | Direct popular election |
| Term length | Four years,
renewable once
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Ecuador (2008) |
| Inaugural holder | Juan José Flores |
| Formation | September 22, 1830 |
| Deputy | Vice President of Ecuador |
| Salary | 6,261 USD per month |
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A Look at the Presidency's History
The job of president in Ecuador has often been unstable. Because of this, many different people have held the office throughout the country's history.
Sometimes, the president's duties were taken over by a temporary government or a group led by the military. Often, a temporary or acting president would take charge. Many of these temporary leaders later became elected presidents.
The president who served the most terms was José María Velasco Ibarra. He was president five times!
Recent Presidential Terms
In May 2017, Rafael Correa became the first president in over twenty years to finish his full term. Before him, Sixto Durán Ballén had completed his term from 1992 to 1996.
Between 1996 and 2006, Ecuador faced a lot of political trouble. There was also a serious economic crisis around 1998-2000. During this time, three presidents who were elected after Durán Ballén were removed from office. These were Abdalá Bucaram, Jamil Mahuad, and Lucio Gutiérrez. They were removed in 1997, 2000, and 2005 by popular protests or military/legislative actions.
Since Rafael Correa, another president, Lenín Moreno (2017–2021), also completed his full four-year term. This happened even though there were large protests in 2019 that almost caused his government to fall.
More About the Presidency
- Politics of Ecuador
- List of presidents of Ecuador
- Vice President of Ecuador
Images for kids
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In Spanish: Presidente del Ecuador para niños
