National Assembly (Ecuador)

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National Assembly

Asamblea Nacional
4th National Assembly
Logo of the National Assembly of Ecuador.svg
Type
Type
History
Founded2009;15 years ago (2009)
Preceded by National Congress
Leadership
Henry Kronfle, Social Christian Party
since 18 November 2023
Structure
Seats137 [lower-alpha 1]
Ecuador Asamblea Nacional 2023.svg
Political groups
  •   RC (47)
  •   MC25 (19)
  •   PSC (16)
  •   PID - MOVER (14)
  •   MUPP (5)
  •   SUMA (4)
  •   Avanza (2)
  •   PSP (1)
  •   RETO (1)
  •   CD (1)
  •   UP (1)
  •   AMIGO (1)
  •   Provincial movements (8)
  •   Independents (13)
Elections
Last election
20 August 2023
Next election
2025
Meeting place
Fachada de la Asamblea Nacional, Quito, 20 de agosto de 2019 - 04.jpg
National Assembly Building
Avenida 6 de Diciembre y Piedrahita
Quito, Pichincha,
Ecuador
Website
Official website

The National Assembly (Spanish : Asamblea Nacional) is the unicameral legislature of Ecuador. It replaced the National Congress in 2009 following reforms under the 2008 Constitution. [1] Within Ecuador, the National Assembly has the power to pass laws, while appointment of judges to the National Court of Justice is done by a separate Judicial Council. [2]

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In 2023, businessman and politician Henry Kronfle representing the Social Christian Party, [3] was elected President with 128 votes from the legislature's 137 members, while the rest abstained. [4]

Ecuadorian general election, 2023

The leftist Citizens' Revolution movement, conservative Social Christian Party and incoming president Noboa's centrist National Democratic Action, along with other minor parties agreed to form a legislative majority bringing it to at least 85 seats. [4]

President Noboa said the coalition is meant to support different proposals, including plans to generate jobs, especially for young people, and tackle violence. It will also be able to name the heads of key legislative committees. [4] Analysts stated the coalition could help Noboa ensure he is able to govern - unlike his predecessor Lasso - during his truncated term. "Noboa wants to have 18 months of relative calm by reaching these agreements with both political parties," said political analyst Alfredo Espinosa, adding Noboa recognizes he will not achieve anything without Correa's support. [4]

The Movimiento Construye of assassinated anti-corruption presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, became the main opposition party for the 2023-2025 legislative term. [4]

PartyNationalProvincial
Votes%SeatsVotes%Seats
Citizen Revolution Movement [lower-alpha 2] 3,326,11039.7263,059,89835.6542
Movimiento Construye 1,707,68220.3931,428,86916.6524
National Democratic Action 1,219,25414.562884,74710.3111
Social Christian Party [lower-alpha 3] 996,20611.902948,33311.0512
Actuemos (Avanza–SUMA)377,9534.511577,3846.737
Patriotic Society Party 264,7013.161118,9721.390
Claro Que Se Puede (UPPSEDSì) [lower-alpha 4] 240,0152.870360,0664.203
RETO Movement 141,5771.690128,1741.490
AMIGO Movement 100,9951.21069,2650.811
Pachakutik 349,4504.074
Democratic Center 137,7471.601
PSPPSC [lower-alpha 5] 52,1190.612
RETOMUPP [lower-alpha 6] 47,0170.551
MCAMIGO [lower-alpha 7] 43,9350.511
Democratic Left [lower-alpha 8] 40,7430.470
RETOCDMP [lower-alpha 9] 29,7710.351
Ecuadorian Socialist Party [lower-alpha 10] 14,1000.160
PSPPSCCD [lower-alpha 11] 10,8600.130
CDAMIGO [lower-alpha 12] 5,0090.060
Provincial movements (MSC/MPUP/Semilla/MPCG/Unete/MAS)276,3983.226
Total8,374,493100.00158,582,857100.00116
Valid votes8,374,49377.418,582,85779.41
Invalid/blank votes2,443,77322.592,225,58520.59
Total votes10,818,266100.0010,808,442100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,045,55382.9312,419,63287.03
Source: CNE

Eligibility

According to Article 119 of the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador, candidates to the National Assembly must meet the following requirements: [5]

Presidency

For a list of presidents see: List of presidents of the National Assembly of Ecuador.

See also

Notes

  1. The National Assembly has 137 principal (seat-holding) members and 137 alternate members.
  2. Supported by MAR70 and PLAN77 in El Oro and by Sumak Yuyay in Napo. 41 provincial seats won by RC, one won by PLAN77.
  3. Supported by MDG in Guayas and by Caminantes in Manabi.
  4. Supported by AFE in El Oro. One provincial seat won by UP, one by PSE, one by AFE.
  5. Alliance running only in Chimborazo, Napo and Sucumbíos. Two provincial seats won by PSP.
  6. Alliance running only in Chimborazo. One provincial seat won by RETO.
  7. Alliance running only in Cotopaxi. One provincial seat won by MC.
  8. Supported by MINGA in Bolivar.
  9. Alliance running only in Orellana. One provincial seat won by RETO.
  10. Run disjointly from the Claro Que Se Puede alliance only in Cañar
  11. Alliance running only in Bolivar.
  12. Alliance running only in Azuay.

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