Ecuador's Vice President Suspended Amid Political Tensions

Veronica Abad's 150-day suspension intensifies her conflict with President Daniel Noboa as the 2025 elections approach.

Vice President Veronica Abad was suspended by Ecuador's Labor Ministry for 150 days, citing 'unjustified abandonment' of duties.
Abad's suspension relates to her delayed compliance with a foreign ministry order to relocate from Israel to Turkey due to security concerns.
The suspension has exacerbated existing tensions between Abad and President Noboa, who is preparing for a re-election campaign.
Abad's lawyer argues the suspension lacks legal basis and is an attempt to prevent her from assuming presidential duties if Noboa takes a campaign leave.
Abad has also been fined for early campaigning and has accused Noboa and others of gender-based political violence.