President of Ecuador facts for kids
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 |
The President of Ecuador (Spanish: Presidente del Ecuador) is the leader of the country. This person is officially called the Constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador. They act as both the head of state and the head of government. This means they are the top political leader in Ecuador. The President leads the executive branch of the government. According to the current constitution from 2008, a president can serve two terms. Each term lasts for four years. Before this, a president could only serve one four-year term.
The current President of Ecuador is Daniel Noboa. He was first chosen in the 2023 election. He was re-elected in the 2025 election. When he first took office, Daniel Noboa was 35 years old. This made him the second youngest president in Ecuador's history. The youngest was Juan José Flores.
History of the Presidency
The job of President in Ecuador has often been difficult. The country has seen many changes in leadership over time. Sometimes, a provisional government or a military junta has taken over. These groups temporarily managed the country. Often, an interim or acting president stepped in. 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.
In May 2017, Rafael Correa became the first president in over twenty years to finish his full term. Before him, Sixto Durán Ballén completed his term from 1992 to 1996. Between 1996 and 2006, Ecuador faced many political problems. During this time, three presidents were removed from office. These were Abdalá Bucaram, Jamil Mahuad, and Lucio Gutiérrez. They were removed by popular protests or by military actions. After Rafael Correa, Lenín Moreno also completed his full four-year term. He served from 2017 to 2021.
Who Are the Presidents?
If you want to see a full list of all the presidents of Ecuador, you can check out this page:
See also
In Spanish: Presidente del Ecuador para niños
- Politics of Ecuador
- List of presidents of Ecuador
- Vice President of Ecuador
