Jaime Roldós Aguilera

Politician

1940 – 1981

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Who was Jaime Roldós Aguilera?

Jaime Roldós Aguilera was President of Ecuador from 10 August 1979 until his death on 24 May 1981. In his short tenure, he became known for his firm stance on human rights.

His death in a plane crash has given rise to accusations he was surreptitiously assassinated by the United States government. The Ecuadorian Roldosist Party is named after him.

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Born
Nov 5, 1940
Guayaquil
Also known as
  • Jaime Roldos Aguilera
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Spouses
Nationality
  • Ecuador
Education
  • Universidad of Guayaquil
Died
May 24, 1981
Celica Canton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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