Fernando Chaves Reyes (February 13, 1902 – 1999) was a novelist, essayist, and journalist.
He was the first Ecuadorian writer to depict an indigenous theme in his writings.
Chávez' novel influenced other future Chaves was born in Otavalo.
He was married to Magdalena Marie Ribreau, who died of a stroke in 1982.
[2] In 1991 he received the National Grand Cross of the Order of Merit.