Verónica Zurita

Verónica Zurita Castro (born 10 January 1974) is an Ecuadorian politician. She was the first female mayor of Santo Domingo, Ecuador.

Biography Verónica Zurita was born in Santo Domingo, Ecuador on 10 January 1974. She completed her secondary studies at the Calazacón School and studied at the and graduated with a degree in agricultural engineering. She also obtained a master's degree in business administration and a diploma in management in provincial government. Prior to entering politics, she was the manager of the Terrestrial Terminal in Santo Domingo and a professor at the UTE. but lost with 31% of the vote against , who successfully sought reelection.

In the , Zurita was finally elected mayor representing the PAIS Alliance, making her the first woman to become Mayor of Santo Domingo.