Daniel Noboa Prepares for New Presidential Term as Ecuador’s…

Daniel Noboa will take office for a new presidential term in Ecuador with significant support from the National Assembly. Niels Olsen is set to lead the Assembly, and key regional leaders will attend the inauguration alongside representatives from various countries. The event reflects both political stability and ongoing challenges, particularly in foreign relations.

In a significant political moment for Ecuador, Daniel Noboa is set to assume a new presidential term following his electoral victory in April, which solidified his governance until 2029. This time’s slightly more secure due to the National Assembly backing him, as analysts have pointed out that this support may still be perceived as fragile. The National Democratic Action (ADN) movement, which secured a substantial 66 seats in the February elections, has managed to gather further backing from other political groups to gain new control over the Legislative Assembly, now boasting 80 votes.

Niels Olsen, a former Minister of Tourism, will preside over the Assembly for the coming two years. Meanwhile, the Citizen Revolution movement, led by former President Rafael Correa, remains the main opposition force with 67 seats, though they have recently encountered a slight setback due to losing a member. The inauguration ceremony for Noboa is positioned to occur at the National Assembly premises, where Olsen will adorn Noboa with the presidential sash. Interestingly, among the legislators present will be Annabella Azin, Noboa’s mother and leader of the list that brought in the most assembly members.

Scheduled for this momentous occasion are notable attendees including Colombia’s Gustavo Petro and Peru’s Dina Boluarte, who serve as regional counterparts. These leaders will not be alone; about 74 countries and 19 international organizations will have their representatives at the event, according to statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Petro, who previously denied acknowledging Noboa’s win over correísta candidate Luisa González by over a million votes, arrives accompanied by his Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laura Sarabia.

It is significant to note that Petro had also attended the previous inauguration when Noboa was first elected to complete Guillermo Lasso’s term after Lasso dissolved the National Assembly, which was largely composed of opposition members at that time. At the upcoming inauguration, Noboa is expected to discuss bilateral agreements with both Petro and Boluarte regarding environmental recovery projects along the Puyango–Tumbes basin.

Interestingly, there will be no official representatives from countries with which Ecuador has recently severed diplomatic ties, including Mexico, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. These strained relationships stem from the controversial detention of former Vice President Jorge Glas at the Mexican embassy, followed by his imprisonment in Ecuador’s maximum-security facility, La Roca.

Among dignitaries expected to arrive in Quito are the vice presidents from the Dominican Republic and El Salvador; Raquel Peña and Félix Ulloa, respectively. Additionally, foreign ministers from Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Morocco, and Panama are also on the list to attend. Notably, Spain will send the President of Congress, Francina Armengol, and the United States will be represented by Secretary of Health, Robert Kennedy Jr., marking an acquaintance with Noboa from earlier interactions at Mar-a-Lago with former President Donald Trump.

China will also make an appearance through Education Minister Huai Jinpeng as a special envoy for Xi Jinping. Other distinguished attendees include various ministers from Paraguay, Guatemala, Italy, the UK, Canada, and Ukraine. For those attending the ceremony, entry to the Legislative Assembly begins at 08:30 local time and continues until 10:15, which will precede the entrance of Olsen and the newly elected vice president, María José Pinto. Noboa’s arrival is slated for 11:00 local time, marking the start of this new chapter in Ecuador’s political landscape.

In summary, Daniel Noboa’s new presidential term is set against a backdrop of a supportive yet fragile National Assembly, with a mix of local and international political dignitaries attending the inauguration. The presence of major regional leaders and foreign ministers indicates the global interest in Ecuador’s political developments, especially in the light of recent tensions and diplomatic shifts. As Noboa prepares to take the presidential sash, attention now turns to how his administration will navigate these dynamics and chart a course for the country’s future.

Original Source: deultimominuto.net