Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra

Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra was elected President of Ecuador for the first time. His term was marked by populist rhetoric and conflict with Congress, leading to his overthrow by the military after less than a year.

Velasco returned to power after leading a popular uprising. He enacted social reforms but was again overthrown in 1947 and went into exile. This pattern of return and overthrow defined his political career.

Velasco was elected president for a third time. He completed his term, a rarity in his career, but was overthrown shortly after the end of his term in 1956. He went into exile again.

Velasco was elected president for a fifth time. He attempted to implement reforms but faced opposition from Congress and the military. He was overthrown in 1972 and went into exile, ending his political career.