Fernando Callejas Barona

Fernando Callejas Barona (born December 1948) is the current mayor of Ambato, Ecuador.

He studied at the Central University of Ecuador and graduated in 1976 with a degree in Urban Architecture.

Before he became mayor, he worked as an architect and in the planning department of the city.

He is married to Matilde Ayala, Callejas has two daughters: Ivon Carolina and Maria Fernanda.

Under Callejas, Ambato has experienced a large amount of growth in urban infrastructure including new roads, bridges, and the recent remodeling of the Mercado Urbina.