Guillermo Lasso (politician)

Guillermo Lasso is an Ecuadorian politician and businessman who served as the country's President from 2021 to 2023. Before his presidency, he founded Banco de Guayaquil, one of Ecuador’s largest banks, and was involved in finance and investment. As president, Lasso focused on economic reforms, reducing public spending, and attracting foreign investment to improve Ecuador’s economy. His leadership aimed to stabilize the country amid social and economic challenges. Lasso's background in business influenced his approach to government policies, emphasizing economic growth and fiscal discipline.