Ecuador warned of an attempted coup

Ecuadorian Minister of Government Michele Sensi said that “it is a crude attempt at destabilization and blatantly constitutes a clear attempt at a coup d’état.”

Last Wednesday, August 14th, the Government of Ecuador He assured that an attempt to destabilize and coup d’état In the electoral complaint for political gender violence, it was presented by the vice president Veronica Abbot against the president Daniel Novoa.

In light of this event, the complaint of Abadcould lead to eventual dismissal and suspension of political rights of Noboa for up to four years; “It is a crude attempt at destabilization and blatantly constitutes a clear attempt at a coup d’état.“, said the Minister of Government, Michael Sensi.

“Verónica Abad’s attitude is not surprising. It has been clear for some time that she does not share the values ​​or principles of this Government.“Sensi added in his statement, after emphasizing that, for the Executive of Noboathe accusation of the vice president “It is a desperate attempt to gain power at any cost.”.

“The level of desperation of those behind this complaint is shameful, as they delegitimize the popular will expressed at the polls and want to prevent their (Noboa’s) electoral participation when they see that they have no other alternative.“, the minister added.

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Meanwhile, the complaint of political gender violence that was filed by Abad contra Noboafell to the magistrate’s office Fernando Muñozwho was removed as president of the Electoral Disputes Tribunal (TCE)where the case will be processed.

However, the accusation of the vice president could be considered an electoral violation.very serious“, in which he is sanctioned with the suspension of political rights for two to four years, as well as dismissal from office and a fine.

For its part, Noboasaid he will run for re-election in order to stay in power for a full four-year term, however, he fears leaving the position that Abadmust take office during the period of leave that the ruler must request to dedicate himself to his electoral campaign.