Ernesto Rouco
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Ernesto Rouco | |
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| President of Montilla | |
| In office 15 November 1920 – 8 April 1928 | |
| Vice President | Martín Hurtado |
| Preceded by | Juan Manuel Venegas |
| Succeeded by | Martín Hurtado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernesto Santángel Rouco 21 October 1874 Presidente Rouco, Montilla |
| Died | 11 March 1953 (aged 78) Guaitiao, Montilla |
| Political party | Republican Liberal Party (1907-1930) |
| Other political affiliations | National Democratic Union (1930-1943) |
| Children | Emiliano Rouco |
| Alma mater | University of Guaitiao |
| Nickname | Tío Rouco |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Montilla |
| Branch/service |  Montillan Army |
| Years of service | 1893-1900 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Ernesto Santángel Rouco (21 October 1874 - 11 March 1953) was a Montillan politician who served as president of Montilla from 1920 to 1928, during the Third Republic of Montilla. Rouco was born in Presidente Rouco (formerly San Cristiano de Nuevos Campos) in Northern Montilla. Rouco is widely known for being the main force behind the 1925 Montillan Constitution and the first populist president of the country.