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Name: Lenin Moreno Garcés
Title: President of Ecuador
Assumed Office: May 24, 2017
Party: PAIS Alliance (Alianza PAIS)
Background: Lenin Moreno is a Ecuadorian politician who has served as the President of Ecuador since 2017. He was the running mate of Rafael Correa in the 2009 presidential election and became Vice President of Ecuador. After Correa's second term ended, Moreno succeeded him as President.
Key Issues: Moreno has focused on issues such as economic development, social welfare, and environmental protection. He has also been a strong advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, having been a wheelchair user himself since a shooting in 1998.
Notable Achievements: During his presidency, Moreno has implemented several initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, including increasing the minimum wage and implementing a universal healthcare system. He has also worked to strengthen Ecuador's relations with other countries in the region and has been a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump's policies.
Personal Life: Moreno was born on March 19, 1953, in Rioverde, Ecuador. He has been married to Rocio Guarderas since 1982 and has three children.