Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad Suspended Amid Diplomatic Dispute with Labor Ministry
Just months before Ecuador’s 2024 elections, the country’s Labor Ministry has temporarily suspended Vice President Veronica Abad from office. The decision, which affects her position until April, comes amid tensions between Abad and President Daniel Noboa, who is seeking re-election next year.
Suspension Linked to Diplomatic Orders During Gaza Conflict
Abad, who also serves as Ecuador’s ambassador to Israel, is accused of a disciplinary violation after allegedly ignoring a directive from Ecuador’s foreign ministry. Officials say Abad was instructed to leave Israel and travel to Turkey before September 1 due to heightened security risks related to the Gaza conflict. According to a resolution made public on Saturday, her failure to comply with this order led to her suspension.
Abad’s legal representative, Damian Armijos, stated that they appealed the decision, though the appeal was unsuccessful. Armijos criticized the suspension as “an abuse of power” on social media platform X.
Labor Ministry Cites Ongoing Tensions with President Noboa
The Labor Ministry noted the existing strained relationship between Abad and President Noboa, clarifying that her suspension is without pay. Ecuador’s laws require the president to keep the vice president in office during the election period, raising questions about how this suspension might affect the upcoming electoral campaign set to begin in January.
Suspension Adds Political Uncertainty Before Elections
As Ecuador heads into an election year, the temporary removal of Vice President Abad highlights underlying political tensions. The suspension brings further challenges to Ecuador’s political landscape as the nation prepares for the start of campaigning in January. The situation will be closely monitored as Ecuador’s government navigates this period of political and diplomatic complexity.
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