Rodrigo Borja Cevallos facts for kids
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Rodrigo Borja
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| 36th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 10 August 1988 – 10 August 1992 |
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| Vice President | Luis Parodi Valverde (1988–1992) |
| Preceded by | León Febres Cordero |
| Succeeded by | Sixto Durán Ballén |
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| Born | 19 June 1935 (age 90) Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador |
| Political party | Democratic Left |
| Spouse |
Carmen Calisto
(m. 1966) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Central University of Ecuador |
Rodrigo Borja Cevallos was the 36th President of Ecuador. He was born on June 19, 1935. He served as president from August 10, 1988, to August 10, 1992. He is also known for being a descendant of the historic House of Borgia family.
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Early Life and Political Career
Rodrigo Borja was born in Quito, which is the capital city of Ecuador. He helped start a political group called the Party of the Democratic Left. This party quickly became very strong in Ecuador.
Before becoming president, Borja worked in the country's Congress for several terms. He first tried to become president in 1978 but did not win. He ran again in 1984 and got the most votes in the first round. However, he was defeated in the final round of voting. Finally, he won the presidential election in 1988.
Presidency and Achievements
During his time as president, Rodrigo Borja focused on solving Ecuador's money problems. He also worked to improve cooperation with other countries in the Americas.
He met with U.S. President George H. W. Bush in July 1990. They even played tennis together! They met again in February 1992 to talk about important policies.
After the Presidency
In Ecuador, presidents are not allowed to serve two terms in a row. So, after his presidency ended in 1992, Borja could not run again immediately. He continued to be a leader for the Party of the Democratic Left.
Later, a new rule allowed former presidents to run again. Borja ran for president two more times. In 1998, he came in third place. In 2002, he came in fourth place.
It is believed that Rodrigo Borja is a direct descendant of Pope Alexander VI. This connection comes through the Pope's son, Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia.
Family Life
Rodrigo Borja married Carmen Calisto on December 16, 1966, in Quito. They have four children together:
- Gabriela Borja Calisto
- María del Carmen Borja Calisto
- Rodrigo Borja Calisto
- Verónica Borja Calisto
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Borja Cevallos para niños
- Party of the Democratic Left
- Alfredo Vera Arrata
