Lenin Moreno

ModernPoliticianEcuador1953 — ?

Paralyzed Ecuadorian president who opposed Correa.

Compare Lenin Moreno with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Ecuador

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score46.1

Lenin Moreno — Complete Timeline

2017 AD

Elected President of EcuadorPolitical Action◆ Major

Lenin Moreno won the 2017 presidential election as the candidate of the ruling PAIS Alliance, succeeding Rafael Correa. He took office on May 24, 2017, initially continuing Correa's policies before shifting to a more centrist and later conservative stance.

ElectionSuccessionPolitical Shift

Impact: national

2018 AD

Broke with Rafael Correa and called for his prosecutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Moreno publicly broke with former president Correa, accusing him of corruption and mismanagement. He supported a referendum that limited presidential terms and allowed for Correa's prosecution, leading to a deep rift within the ruling party and a shift in Ecuador's political landscape.

Political SplitCorruptionReferendum

Impact: nationaldestructive

2019 AD

Implemented austerity measures under IMF agreementReform◆ Major

In February 2019, Moreno's government signed a $4.2 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, requiring austerity measures including fuel subsidy cuts. This triggered massive protests in October 2019, leading to a state of emergency and the government's temporary relocation to Guayaquil.

AusterityIMFProtests

Impact: nationaldestructive