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5. (U) Born in Quito April 8, 1953, Carrion studied law and
diplomatic affairs, receiving a undergraduate degree from
Central University in Quito in 1974 and his doctorate from
the same university in 1978. He taught international
relations courses at Central University and the Diplomatic
Academy from 1988 to 1992. Carrion came to the United States
under the International Visitor program in 1989. He speaks
English, French and Spanish.
He is married to Paulina Arcos, an art historian. They have two sons. Carrion's brother,
Andres, is a prominent TV news anchor in Quito.
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Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1315838 She is married to the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister
BACKGROUND ON NEW ECUADORIAN FOREIGN MINISTER
1. Summary: (SBU) Francisco Carrion Mena, who has been tapped
to replace Foreign Minister Antonio Parra, comes to the job
with a history of leftist leanings, but with a solid
background as a career diplomat and a good relationship with
the United States. Carrion, the current ambassador to Spain,
and Parra will switch jobs in October. End Summary.
2. (SBU) Press accounts and Embassy sources say the veteran
diplomat shares some ideology with his grandfather Benjamin
Carrion (1897-1979), a prominent left-wing intellectual. The
elder Carrion penned numerous books, promoted cultural
enrichment in Ecuador and is considered one of the country's
most influential leaders. An Embassy source claims the
younger Carrion took part in leftist political movements in
his youth.
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