Dr. Gonzalo Córdova Galarza (1919 – 2001)
Passionate about the philosophy of law, Gonzalo Córdova Galarza, (1919 - 2001) obtained the title of Doctor en Jurisprudence in the Central University of Ecuador, of which he also graduated from the International Sciences Institute.
He was a professor in the Central University of Ecuador, visiting
professor of various universities of America and Europe, and professor
of international courses in CIESPAL (International Center for Superior
Communication Studies in Latin America).
He was Undersecretary in the State Department and in the Finance
and Public Credit Ministry, President of the Supreme Court of Justice
of Ecuador; Superintendent of Banks, for two periods; member of
the Monetary Board in three terms; President of the Advisory Board
of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, General Director of CIESPAL and
representative of Ecuador in the General Conferences of UNESCO,
on six occasions. He obtained a UNP (National Press Union) award
for -Best Investigation-.
He co-authored the Monetary Regime and State Bank Law, in force
today; and co-authored the project for the General Law for the Institutions
of the Financial System (1992).
Among his works we have: "Two Weeks In the Press of Latin
America" (co-author); "Economic Development and Communication",
Scientific and Educational Journalism".
Doctor Gonzalo Córdova lead the Law Firm from 1983 until
2001, year in which he died, with 57 years of professional practice.