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Guillermo Alberto Santiago Lasso Mendoza (Latin American Spanish: [ɡiˈʝeɾmo ˈlaso]; born 16 November 1955) is an Ecuadorian businessman, banker and politician who served as the 47th president of Ecuador from 2021 to 2023.
Apr 12, 2021 · A conservative former banker, Guillermo Lasso, has won Ecuador's presidential election following a run-off vote. His opponent, the left-wing economist Andrés Arauz, conceded defeat hours after...
Apr 12, 2021 · Millionaire businessman Guillermo Lasso will be Ecuador’s next president after pulling off a remarkable victory in Sunday’s election, overcoming a deficit of 13 percentage points between the...
May 17, 2023 · Facing an impeachment trial over alleged embezzlement, Lasso invoked a constitutional clause to disband the opposition-controlled National Assembly and order early elections. The move sparked protests from indigenous groups and opposition parties, while the military and police backed the president.
May 17, 2023 · Lasso denies corruption charges and accuses opponents of political motives. He could invoke a constitutional clause to dissolve the Assembly and rule by decree until elections.
May 24, 2021 · Guillermo Lasso has been sworn in as Ecuador's president. The 65-year-old conservative former banker defeated left-wing rival Andrés Arauz in a closely fought run-off election on 11 April.
May 17, 2023 · President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador disbanded the country’s opposition-led National Assembly on Wednesday, a drastic move as the right-leaning leader faced impeachment proceedings over...
