Jaime Roldós Aguilera
Jaime Roldós Aguilera was an influential Ecuadorian politician and lawyer, who served as the President of Ecuador from 1979 until his untimely death in 1981. He was a key figure in the return to democracy in Ecuador after years of military rule and became known for his commitment to human rights and social justice. Roldós's presidency marked a significant period of political reform, and he is remembered for his efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote civil liberties. Tragically, he died in a plane crash, which has led to various conspiracy theories regarding the circumstances of his death.
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Recent news mentions
The hydroelectric complex is named after Jaime Roldós Aguilera, highlighting its significance.
‘Robustez’ del sistema eléctrico permite parar hidroeléctrica Marcel Laniado de Wind, estos trabajos se realizan | Economía | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-10
Jaime Roldós Aguilera is mentioned in a meme by an artist at the Anime Weekend.
Guayaquil vive la fiebre del anime: festival reúne a fanáticos y potencia el comercio creativo | Comunidad | GuayaquilEcuador· 2025-07-27
Jaime Roldós Aguilera won the second round of elections in 1979.
El triunfo de Daniel Noboa en segunda vuelta es el cuarto más ‘holgado’ desde el retorno a la democracia | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-14
Jaime Roldós Aguilera was a candidate in the 1987 elections.
Ausentismo en elecciones de Ecuador: ¿cómo ha sido desde el regreso a la democracia? | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-03-22
Jaime Roldós Aguilera is referenced as the name of the main terminal in Guayaquil.
En av. Benjamín Rosales, en el norte de Guayaquil, se prevé realizar un malecón y obra para descongestionar la zona | Comunidad | GuayaquilEcuador· 2025-03-20
Jaime Roldós Aguilera was one of the final candidates in the 1978 elections.
La diferencia en el porcentaje de votos alcanzados entre Noboa y González es la más baja en primera vuelta desde 1978 | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-02-25