| Paco Moncayo Gallegos | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Quito | |
| In office August 10, 2000 – January 29, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Roque Sevilla |
| Succeeded by | Andrés Vallejo Arcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1940 Quito, Ecuador |
| Political party | Independent (Sponsored by Izquierda Democrática and Movimiento Municipalista) |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Miño de Moncayo |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Quito |
| Alma mater | Colegio Militar "Eloy Alfaro"
Universidad Central del Ecuador Inter American Defense College |
| Profession | Military, Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.pacomoncayo.ec/ |
Paco Rosendo Moncayo Gallegos (born October 8, 1940 in Quito) is a former Mayor of Quito, Ecuador and a retired General of the Army.
During his military career, he was involved in the Alto Cenepa War between Ecuador and Perú.[1] In 2000 Paco Moncayo was elected Mayor of Metropolitan Quito on behalf of the Party of the Democratic Left, being re-elected for a second term in 2004.[1] As well as being Mayor of Metropolitan Quito he also was previously a National Deputy (1998–2000), and a member of both the National Security Council and its Consultative Assembly for Foreign Affairs. He also is co-president of United Cities and Local Governments as of November 2007 and is longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award.
He's a Legion of Merit recipient and has been awarded many Ecuadorian and international decorations for both, his military and political career.