Ecuadorian central bank’s general manager resigns

Central Bank of Ecuador museum — The Central Bank of Ecuador

Rachael King

- Central Banking Newsdesk
- 03 Dec 2025

Guillermo Avellán has resigned as general manager of the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE), a year and a half before his term had been due to expire.

Avellán announced his departure, effective immediately, on social media on December 2. The central bank released a statement several hours later, saying it had accepted his resignation request, which it said he had submitted on November 27.

“After four and a half years at the BCE, the time has come to take on new professional challenges with the same

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