11/09/2024
Vice President Veronica Abad is suspended for 150 days due to “unjustified abandonment” of her duties. Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleges she defied an order to temporarily relocate from Israel to Turkey in response to the ongoing regional conflict. According to reports, Abad delayed her move by eight days, attributing the delay to inadequate preparation time and stating that the government advised her to leave her children in Israel. In 8/24, Abad filed a complaint alleging gender-based violence against Noboa and other officials. Should President Noboa run for president in the election of 2/25, he would be required to resign the presidency, making Abad the president until a new president is inaugurated. On 11/8, at a hearing, Abad presented her accusations against Noboa and others: forcing her relocation to Israel amidst conflict, restricting her vice-presidential functions, and issuing statements that harm her political reputation. She was subsequently fined $8500 for premature campaigning in 2023.