Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad Reinstated, Judge Overturns Suspension Amid Political Feud With President Noboa
Quito, Ecuador — On Monday, Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad was reinstated to her position following a court ruling that overturned a five-month suspension. This comes at a crucial time as her political ally turned rival, President Daniel Noboa, prepares to potentially leave office temporarily to seek re-election. This pivotal decision by Judge Nubia Vera deemed the Ministry of Labor’s earlier suspension for alleged dereliction of duties unconstitutional. Abad’s abrupt reinstatement revives her influential status just weeks before Noboa might request a leave of absence to campaign for the February elections. In Ecuador, the vice … Read more