It’s election day in Ecuador: A look at what lies ahead
The run-off election between progressive candidate Andrés Arauz and banker Guillermo Lasso is taking place amid an escalating pandemic, an economic crisis, and fears of irregularities
Understanding the upcoming general elections in Ecuador
Ahead of the general elections in Ecuador on February 7, we look at the leading candidates, their backgrounds and their answers to the major crises the country is facing today
Ecuador’s National Assembly dismisses government minister María Paula Romo
María Paula Romo faced impeachment for failing to fulfill her duties during the national protest of October 2019
Ecuador’s Electoral Dispute Court reverses the suspension of Rafael Correa’s party
Ex-president Rafael Correa and members of his political alliance celebrated the decision, though roadblocks to political participation remain
Ecuador’s electoral council bars Rafael Correa’s party from upcoming general elections
The Social Commitment Movement for the Citizen’s Revolution, led by former president Rafael Correa, rejected the decision and announced that it would take part and win the 2021 general elections
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