Jaime Roldós Aguilera
Jaime Roldós Aguilera (5 November 1940 – 24 May 1981) was an Ecuadorian politician who was the 33rd 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, which led to clashes with other Latin American governments and poor relations with Ronald Reagan's United States administration.
Jaime Roldós Aguilera | |
|---|---|
| 33rd President of Ecuador | |
| In office 10 August 1979 – 24 May 1981 | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Alfredo Poveda |
| Succeeded by | Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1940 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | 24 May 1981 (aged 40) Huairapungo Mountain, Celica Canton, Loja Province, Ecuador |
| Cause of death | Plane crash |
| Political party | Concentration of People's Forces |
| Spouse |
Martha Bucaram
(m. 1962; died 1981) |
| Alma mater | University of Guayaquil |
On Sunday 24 May 1981, a plane in which he was travelling crashed, killing all passengers including Roldós and his wife. Controversy surrounds the circumstances of the crash, including the absence of a black box. Investigations were reopened in 2015.
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