Bloomberg Line – Daniel Noboa takes charge of Ecuador a short time You will face challenges in various areas, especially in the security and economic sectors.
The 35-year-old president will take over the presidency of the country for the next 16 months with 74.38% acceptance, according to the polling institute Perfiles de Opinión.
His term as head of state will be extended until May 24, 2025almost a year and a half to fulfill the mandate of Guillermo Lasso, who anticipated his resignation from office with his death sentence that came into force on May 17, 2023.
The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who arrived 43 minutes late, is the only leader from the region to attend the inauguration. Bolivian President Luis Arce has canceled his trip.
Among those present are representatives and diplomatic delegations from Brazil, Honduras, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, Haiti, Chile and the former president of Colombia, Andrés Pastrana.
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Oath and ribbon laying
Daniel Noboa took the oath in front of 1,200 domestic and foreign guests. The youngest president in Ecuador’s history will fulfill the mandate that Guillermo Lasso left unfinished.
On the presidential sash that Lasso gave to Noboa is the inscription: “My power in the constitutionand is decorated with four religious relics handcrafted by the Contemplative Sisters of the Community of the Good Shepherd.
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Kronfle intervention
After lowering the national flag and singing Ecuador’s national anthem, Kronfle addresses the gathering. In his speech, people applauded everyone, even the latter guest, even Vice President Borrero, except for outgoing President Lasso.
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Lasso’s reception
Almost at the same time as Daniel Noboa arrived at the Legislative Palace, Guillermo Lasso left the Carondelet Palace with the presidential sash to address the National Assembly. “I’m going through the front door,” said the outgoing president in his last official act.
Kronfle did not come out to receive him, as protocol requires. It arrived minutes before outgoing Vice President Alfredo Borrerowhich was received by the head of the Ecuadorian legislature.
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Petro arrives in Ecuador
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrives in Ecuador for the inauguration of Daniel Noboa. It is expected to arrive at the meeting in a few minutes.
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The arrival of Noboa
Daniel Noboa, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, enters the National Assembly on the red carpet for his inauguration as President of the Republic of Ecuador.
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The Vice President-elect enters the room
Verónica Abad, the vice president-elect, broke protocol to address the press and said: “I am very proud and happy with this wonderful people who long for peace, freedom and unity.”
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Álvaro Noboa, the great absentee
Annabella Azín, Noboa’s mother, appeared at the ceremony. For health reasons, businessman Álvaro Noboa will not attend the inauguration of his son Daniel, the Noboa family confirmed.
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Arrival of Henry Kronfle
The President of the National Assembly arrives at the inauguration ceremony. According to the protocol published by the legislature, Henry Kronfle Noboa will put on the presidential sash.
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Preparations in the National Assembly
This Thursday morning, a red carpet was spread from the entrance to the hall of the Legislative Palace. Everything is ready for the change of command and possession ceremony of Noboa, which begins at 11:00 a.m. (local time).