Guillermo Lasso

ModernPoliticianEcuador1955 — ?

Conservative banker turned Ecuadorian president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

Ecuador

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.9

Guillermo Lasso — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Elected President of EcuadorPolitical Action◆ Major

Guillermo Lasso won the 2021 presidential election runoff against Andr

ElectionConservativeEconomic Reform

Impact: national

2022 AD

Faced massive indigenous protests over fuel pricesPolitical Action◆ Major

In June 2022, Ecuador experienced 18 days of nationwide protests led by indigenous groups against rising fuel prices and living costs. The protests resulted in at least six deaths and forced Lasso to declare a state of emergency in several provinces, eventually leading to negotiations.

ProtestsIndigenousEconomic Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

2023 AD

Dissolved Congress and triggered early electionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Facing an impeachment trial for alleged embezzlement, Lasso invoked the 'muerte cruzada' constitutional mechanism on May 17, 2023, dissolving the National Assembly and calling for early elections. This was the first time a president used this power, ending his term early.

Constitutional CrisisImpeachmentEarly Elections

Impact: nationaldestructive