Ecuador appoints Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja as new ambassador to China

diplomatic appointment Ecuador-China relations Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja Executive Decree 473 foreign ministry

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has officially appointed Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja as the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the People's Republic of China. The appointment was formalized through Executive Decree 473, effective immediately upon its signing.

Jaramillo Granja, an industrial engineer with experience in trade and business management, previously held significant roles in the Ecuadorian government, including Director General of the National Customs Service (Senae) and interim Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries. The appointment follows formal approval from the Chinese government via Verbal Note N. V. (2026) 171, issued on August 13, 2026.

This transition replaces María Soledad Córdova Montero, who had served in the role since January 2024. The new mission aims to strengthen bilateral relations and represent Ecuadorian interests in Asia.

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China · Daniel Noboa · Ecuador · Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja · María Soledad Córdova Montero

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chinese government provided formal approval for the appointment through Verbal Note N. V. (2026) 171 on August 13, 2026. eluniverso.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Daniel Noboa officially designated Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja as the new ambassador of Ecuador to China via Executive Decree 473. eluniverso.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The appointment of Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja terminates the functions of María Soledad Córdova Montero. eluniverso.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jaramillo Granja also served as the interim Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries. eluniverso.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Luis Alberto Jaramillo Granja previously served as the head of the National Customs Service of Ecuador (Senae). eluniverso.com