Plaza Lasso

American  

[plah-sah lah-saw] / ˈplɑ sɑ ˈlɑ sɔ /

noun

1. Galo 1906–87, Ecuadorian statesman and diplomat, born in the U.S.: president 1948–52.

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Example Sentences

Among the honorees that year were Galo Plaza Lasso, president of Ecuador; Alcide De Gasperi, prime minister of Italy; and David Ben-Gurion, prime minister of Israel.

From Los Angeles Times

After four Presidents in eleven months, Galo Plaza Lasso, a U.S.-born democrat, was chosen President by orderly elections in 1948.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week, having harangued the country from balconies all over Ecuador, Velasco Ibarra was elected President to succeed U.S.-educated Galo Plaza Lasso.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last July, after Guevara had served a year, President Galo Plaza Lasso got Congress to pardon and free him.

From Time Magazine Archive

The people of Ecuador," said Senator-elect Galo Plaza Lasso, 41, "are tired of traditional parties.

From Time Magazine Archive