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Guillermo Lasso sworn in as new president of Ecuador
Quito, May 24 (UNI) Businessman-turned-politician Guillermo Lasso Mendoza got inaugurated as president of Ecuador at the ceremony of concession of the power, which took place in the country s national assembly palace.
During the inauguration, broadcast by national media, Lasso, 65, took the oath and received the symbols of presidential power.
The newly sworn-in Ecuadorian president arrived at the venue accompanied by his wife, daughter and the country s military leadership.
The ceremony was attended by the heads of Brazil, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the King of Spain.
The hall was filled at 30% attendance capacity in line with COVID-19 regulations.