María Alejandra Muñoz facts for kids
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María Alejandra Muñoz
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Muñoz in 2020
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| 51st Vice President of Ecuador | |
| In office 22 July 2020 – 24 May 2021 |
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| President | Lenín Moreno |
| Preceded by | Otto Sonnenholzner |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Borrero |
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| Born | 18 December 1979 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Political party | Construye Ecuador |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Salamanca Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo |
María Alejandra Muñoz Seminario, born on December 18, 1979, is an important lawyer and politician from Ecuador. She served as the 51st Vice President of Ecuador from July 2020 to May 2021. She was the third woman to hold this high position in Ecuador's history.
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About María Alejandra Muñoz
María Alejandra Muñoz was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She studied law at the University of Salamanca and the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo. She is married and has four children.
Becoming Vice President
On July 17, 2020, María Alejandra Muñoz was chosen to be the Vice President by the National Assembly. This is like the parliament or congress in other countries. She received 75 votes from the members of the Assembly.
Swearing-in Ceremony
Just a few days later, on July 22, 2020, she officially took her oath of office. This means she promised to do her job well and serve her country. She worked as Vice President until May 24, 2021.
Women in Leadership
María Alejandra Muñoz is a significant figure because she is one of only three women who have served as Vice President of Ecuador. The other two women were Rosalía Arteaga and Maria Alejandra Vicuña. This shows how women are taking on important leadership roles in the country.
See also
In Spanish: María Alejandra Muñoz para niños
