Jaime Roldos Aquilera Net Worth

Background and career

Jaime Roldós Aguilera (November 5, 1940 – May 24, 1981) was an Ecuadorian politician who was the 33rd President of Ecuador from August 10, 1979 until his death on May 24, 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.

Elected at the age of 38, he is the first democratically elected president after a decade of military dictatorship. He restored constitutional order and encouraged free elections. His foreign policy focused on defending human rights, even at the expense of economic or military interests. On the economic and social front, he raised the minimum wage, strengthened workers' rights, promoted literacy programs, and improved access to healthcare.

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. Multiple investigations were carried out at the time, and in 2015-16, but no definite cause was determined.