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Mariano Suárez
27th President of Ecuador
In office
2 September 1947 – 16 September 1947
Vice President Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola
Preceded by Carlos Mancheno Cajas
Succeeded by Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola
Vice President of Ecuador
In office
10 August 1946 – 23 August 1947
President José María Velasco Ibarra
Preceded by Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
Succeeded by Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola
Personal details
Born (1897-06-08)8 June 1897
Otavalo, Ecuador
Died 23 October 1980(1980-10-23) (aged 83)
Quito, Ecuador
Political party Conservative

Mariano Suárez Veintimilla (born 8 June 1897, died 23 October 1980) was an important Ecuadorian politician. He held several high-ranking positions in his country's government. He was known for his brief time as the President of Ecuador in 1947.

Who Was Mariano Suárez Veintimilla?

Mariano Suárez Veintimilla was a key figure in Ecuadorian politics during the mid-20th century. He served in different government roles, including being a minister and a vice president. His most notable role was his short period as president.

Early Life and Career

Mariano Suárez Veintimilla was born in Otavalo, Ecuador, on June 8, 1897. He grew up and began his career in a time of change for his country. He became involved in politics and joined the Conservative Party.

One of his early important jobs was serving as the Minister of Finance. He held this position from 1944 to 1945. As Minister of Finance, he was in charge of managing the country's money and economy.

Becoming Vice President

In 1946, Mariano Suárez Veintimilla became the Vice President of Ecuador. He served under President José María Velasco Ibarra. The Vice President's job is to support the President and take over if the President cannot do their job.

He was Vice President from August 10, 1946, until August 23, 1947. During this time, there were some political changes in Ecuador.

A Short Time as President

In 1947, there was a political event where President Velasco Ibarra was removed from power. Carlos Mancheno Cajas then briefly took over. However, Mancheno Cajas was also soon removed.

After these events, Mariano Suárez Veintimilla stepped in as the President of Ecuador. He became president on September 2, 1947. His time as president was very short. He served for only 14 days, ending his term on September 16, 1947. After his brief presidency, Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola became the next president.

Later Life and Legacy

After his short time as president, Mariano Suárez Veintimilla continued to be a respected figure. He lived for many more years, passing away on October 23, 1980, in Quito, Ecuador. He is remembered as a politician who served his country in various important roles.

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