Carlos “Pequeno” Vera – Mixed Martial Artist:
Carlos Vera, nicknamed “Pequeno,” is an Ecuadorian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s bantamweight division. As of March 15, 2025, he secured his first UFC victory by submitting Josias Musasa at UFC Vegas 104. Vera holds a professional record of 11 wins and 4 losses, with five wins by submission and one by knockout. He also participated in “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31.
Carlos Vera – Artist:
Carlos Vera is a Los Angeles-born artist who developed his craft under the guidance of his father, Rosendo Vera, a commercial artist and abstract painter. He pursued formal art education at The School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Vera’s work is influenced by his diverse cultural experiences and his desire to explore complex themes through visual expression.
Carlos Vera – Journalist and Politician:
Carlos Edmundo Juan de Dios Vera Rodríguez, born on March 8, 1955, in Bahía de Caráquez, Manabí, Ecuador, is a distinguished journalist and politician. He has had a prolific career in investigative journalism and hosted interview programs for over three decades. In 2009, Vera ventured into politics, aligning with the Movimiento Cívico Madera de Guerrero, and later ran for the National Assembly as a candidate for the Social Christian Party (PSC) in 2013, though he was not elected.
Carlos Vera – Football Referee:
Carlos Alfredo Vera Rodríguez, born on June 25, 1976, in Junín, Ecuador, is a prominent football referee. Since 2006, he has officiated in various international competitions, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Copa América tournaments, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Notably, he served as the fourth official during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.