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Lasso’s makes surprise visit to Cuenca to ease discord with politicians and businessmen

Published on February 21, 2022

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn President Guillermo Lasso took advantage of an unexpected visit to Cuenca, last Thursday, February 17th, to talk with local authorities, social leaders and businessmen in an attempt to ease tensions that have arisen in the city in recent weeks. The President planned to carry out activities in Chunchi (Chimborazo), but the […]

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