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Otto Sonnenholzner
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50th Vice President of Ecuador
In office
11 December 2018 – 10 July 2020
President Lenín Moreno
Preceded by María Alejandra Vicuña
Succeeded by María Alejandra Muñoz
Personal details
Born
Otto Ramón Sonnenholzner Sper

(1983-03-19) 19 March 1983 (age 42)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Political party Independent
Spouse Claudia Salem Barakat
Alma mater Schiller International University
German School of Guayaquil
Occupation Broadcaster, journalist, economist, politician

Otto Ramón Sonnenholzner Sper was born on March 19, 1983. He is an Ecuadorian politician and economist. He served as the 50th Vice President of Ecuador from December 2018 to July 2020. He also ran for President of Ecuador in the 2023 election.

Early Life and Education

Otto Sonnenholzner was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. His parents are Ramón Sonnenholzner and Rosa Elena Sper. He has family roots from Germany and Lebanon.

He studied different subjects like social sciences and economics. He went to universities in Ecuador, Germany, and Spain. Before becoming a politician, Otto worked in radio. He was a speaker and general manager for Tropicana radio. He also led the Ecuadorian Association of Broadcasting (AER). Today, he teaches at the University of Guayaquil.

Becoming Vice President

In December 2018, the previous Vice President, María Alejandra Vicuña, resigned. President Lenín Moreno then suggested Otto Sonnenholzner for the job. The National Assembly of Ecuador agreed, and Otto became the new Vice President.

He served as Vice President until July 7, 2020. He decided to leave his position during the time of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.

Running for President

After a political situation in Ecuador in 2023, Otto Sonnenholzner announced he would run for President. He was a candidate in the 2023 Ecuadorian general election. In the first round of voting, he received about 7% of the votes.

Personal Life

Otto Sonnenholzner is married to Claudia Salem Barakat. They have three children together.

See also

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