INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
It had been closed for six months.President Guillermo Lasso had dissolved it
The country was facing a political crisis then.The assembly now has 137 new members
These members were elected in early general elections on August 20.They will serve until May 2025
This completes the interrupted term
After that, Ecuador will have another general election.The first session aimed to elect new leaders
These included the president, two vice presidents, and four council members
The session was led by the three top-voted members in August.These top members are Pierina Correa from the Citizen Revolution Movement
Her brother, ex-President Rafael Correa, leads this movement.Nathaly Morillo from the Build Movement and Valentina Centeno from the
(Photo Internet reproduction)Daniel Noboa, the president-elect, is linked to this alliance.At least 70 votes are needed to elect assembly
This rule is set by the legislative statutes.Before the session, political groups talked to secure these elections
Security was tight around the legislative building.Citizen Revolution MovementThe Citizen Revolution Movement, led by ex-President Correa,
It does not have a majority.The ruling coalition, Democratic National Action, has 14 legislators
Experts say the new government must work with others to pass laws.After choosing its leaders, the assembly will set up 15 legislative
This will be in a special ceremony.Noboa is a 35-year-old businessman
He will take over from Lasso
