Guillermo Lasso sworn in as new president of Ecuador Quito, May 24 (UNI) Businessman-turned-politician Guillermo Lasso Mendoza got inaugurated as president of Ecuador at the ceremony of concession of the power, which took place in the country's national assembly palace. During the inauguration, broadcast by national media, Lasso, 65, took the oath and received the symbols of presidential power. The newly sworn-in Ecuadorian president arrived at the venue accompanied by his wife, daughter and the country's military leadership. The ceremony was attended by the heads of Brazil, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the King of Spain. The hall was filled at 30% attendance capacity in line with COVID-19 regulations.