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Osvaldo Hurtado
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| 34th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 24 May 1981 – 10 August 1984 |
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| Vice President | León Roldós Aguilera (1981–1984) |
| Preceded by | Jaime Roldós Aguilera |
| Succeeded by | León Febres Cordero |
| Vice President of Ecuador | |
| In office 10 August 1979 – 24 May 1981 |
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| President | Jaime Roldós Aguilera |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Blasco Peñaherrera Padilla |
| President of the 1998 Constitutional Assembly | |
| In office 20 December 1997 – 8 May 1998 |
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Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea
26 June 1939 Chambo, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador |
| Political party | Popular Democracy |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse |
Margarita Pérez Pallares
(m. 1968) |
| Alma mater | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador |
| Occupation | Political scientist |
Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea (born June 26, 1939) is an Ecuadorian author and politician. He served as the President of Ecuador from May 24, 1981, to August 10, 1984. Before that, he was the Vice President.
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Osvaldo Hurtado's Early Life and Career
Osvaldo Hurtado was born in Chambo, a place in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. He studied at the Catholic University in the 1960s. During his time there, he became a leader among the students.
After finishing his studies, Hurtado taught political science. He taught at his own university and at the Centro Andino of the University of New Mexico. He became a very well-known writer about politics in Ecuador.
His Influential Book
In 1977, Osvaldo Hurtado wrote an important book. It was called El Poder Político en el Ecuador. This means "Political Power in Ecuador" in English. The book helped many people understand Ecuadorian politics better.
Starting a New Political Party
Hurtado helped create a new political movement. It brought together people who wanted progressive changes. These were often younger professionals and Catholics.
He helped form the Popular Democracy party. This party was inspired by ideas of community and helping the poor. It aimed to make society fairer for everyone.
Becoming President of Ecuador
In 1979, Osvaldo Hurtado became the running mate for Jaime Roldós Aguilera. Roldós was a candidate for president. They ran together as a team.
From Vice President to President
Jaime Roldós Aguilera won the election. This made Osvaldo Hurtado the Vice President of Ecuador. They began their term together.
However, on May 24, 1981, a sad event happened. President Jaime Roldós Aguilera died in a plane crash. According to the country's rules, Osvaldo Hurtado then became the President of Ecuador. He finished the rest of Roldós Aguilera's term.
Later Life and Memberships
After his time as president, Osvaldo Hurtado continued to be involved in important groups. He is a member of the Club de Madrid. This is a group of former democratic presidents and prime ministers.
He is also a member of the Inter-American Dialogue. This group brings together leaders from across the Americas. They discuss important issues facing the region.
See also
In Spanish: Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea para niños
