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Ecuadorian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xavier Neira Menéndez (born ?) is an Ecuadorian economist, politician, and member of the Social Christian Party (PSC).[1]
In August 1984, Neira was appointed Minister of Industry, a position he held for 33 months, when a scandal involving the Ecuahospital ended the government.[1] In the aftermath, Neira moved to Miami, Florida, to avoid an arrest warrant.[1] He lived in the United States for three years until he was acquitted of all corruption charges by the Supreme Court of Ecuador.[1]
Neira joined the Social Christian Party (PSC) in 1993 and returned to politics.[1] He was elected to the National Congress in 1994 and re-elected in 1998, ultimately serving in Congress from 1994 until 2002.[1]
Neira was the PSC nominee for President of Ecuador in the 2002 presidential election.[1][2][3] Neira picked Álvaro Pérez Intriago, a former Mayor of Quito, as his running mate of Vice President.[2][3] Neira placed fifth in the first round of presidential election with 553,106 votes, or 12.1%. He did not advance to the presidential runoff, which was won by Lucio Gutiérrez.
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