Rodrigo Borja Cevallos
Rodrigo Borja Cevallos | |
|---|---|
Borja in 1989 | |
| 36th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 10 August 1988 – 10 August 1992 | |
| Vice President | Luis Parodi Valverde |
| Preceded by | León Febres Cordero |
| Succeeded by | Sixto Durán Ballén |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodrigo Borja Cevallos 19 June 1935 Quito, Ecuador |
| Died | 18 December 2025 (aged 90) Quito, Ecuador |
| Party | Democratic Left |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Central University of Ecuador |
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Rodrigo Borja Cevallos (19 June 1935 – 18 December 2025) was an Ecuadorian politician, jurist, and academic who served as president of Ecuador from 1988 to 1992. He was also a descendant of the House of Borgia.
His presidency was marked by the implementation of austerity measures to overcome an economic crisis, the disarmament of the guerrilla group ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo!, dialogue with Peru to resolve the border conflict, Ecuador's active role in promoting regional integration, and recognition of indigenous nationalities.