The vice president of Ecuador Verónica Abad confirmed that she will assume the presidency of Ecuador this Sunday.
In a surprising political turn, Verónica Abad, vice president of Ecuador, He confirmed through a video on his official X account that this Sunday he will assume the presidency of the country. This occurs while President Daniel Noboa is running as a candidate in the next presidential elections, in compliance with the provisions of the law.
Abad assured that his management will be “responsible and impartial”calling on citizens to remain confident and calm during their temporary mandate period.
“I guarantee a period of peace, serenity and absolute respect for democratic institutions, rights, freedoms and constitutional guarantees,” he stated.
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Controversy before taking office
The decision surprised the country after learning that the Ecuadorian Ministry of Labor had sanctioned Verónica Abad with a 150-day suspension for an administrative summary.
This measure, in principle, seemed to prevent him from assuming the presidency temporarily during the absence of Daniel Noboa. Abbot, furthermore, reported having been a victim of alleged political violence in a context of growing tensions in the Ecuadorian political landscape.
The announcement occurs in a critical moment for Ecuadormarked by the presidential race and the debate on the democratic exercise in the country. Abad’s assumption adds a new dimension to a context in which institutions and political actors face questions about their role and decisions.
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Stability guarantees
In his message, Abad stressed his commitment to democratic institutions and He asked citizens to maintain peace.
Analysts point out that this transition period will be crucial in determining the country’s political stability in the coming months.
Source: Integrated Information System
