INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador has appointed an acting president to lead the country while he campaigns for re-election
This move comes as Ecuador prepares for its general election on February 9, 2025, amid rising crime rates and economic challenges.Noboa
issued a decree on Tuesday appointing interim vice-president Cynthia Natalie Gellibert as acting president
Gellibert will serve from January 9 to January 12, 2025
This allows Noboa to participate in campaign activities without violating laws against using public resources for political purposes.The
Noboa and elected Vice President Veronica Abad have been at odds since he took office in November 2023
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She cites her constitutional role as the basis for this claim
takes place against a backdrop of rising crime and economic challenges
He deployed army troops to Guayaquil, a city heavily affected by crime
These actions have drawn both praise and criticism from different sectors of Ecuadorian society.The campaign period officially began on
January 5, with 16 presidential candidates vying for office
questions about the use of public resources during campaigns
As the country moves towards the election, these issues will likely remain at the forefront of public discourse.
