Ecuadorian Judge Reinstates Vice President After Unconstitutional Suspension

The ruling complicates President Noboa's reelection plans, as Vice President Abad regains her position following a contentious legal battle.

Vice President Verónica Abad was reinstated by a judge who ruled her five-month suspension by the Ministry of Labor unconstitutional.
The suspension stemmed from allegations that Abad abandoned her duties as a peace envoy after a delayed transfer from Israel to Turkey in September 2024.
Judge Nubia Vera stated that Abad's constitutional rights were violated and ordered the government to apologize and compensate her for lost wages.
The ruling intensifies tensions between Abad and President Daniel Noboa, who have clashed since their election in 2023, with Noboa calling their partnership a 'mistake.'
Noboa's reelection campaign may be affected, as Ecuador's constitution requires him to transfer power to Abad if he takes leave to campaign for the February 2025 election.