Pedro José Freile

Pedro José Freile Vallejo (born 18 January 1972) is an Ecuadorian lawyer and politician who is running for President of Ecuador in the 2025 general election.

Freile served as Director of the Inter-American Development Bank part of the Ecuador Division from 2004 to 2005.

[1] Prior to entering politics, he was a member of the Quinto Poder group, which were actively protesting the presidency of Rafael Correa.

[2] In 2020, he became leader of the AMIGO Movement political party prior to launching his presidential campaign.

[11] In July 2024, Freile registered as a pre-candidate for the SUMA Party presidential nomination in the 2025 general election.