Ecuador President Noboa Appoints Sariha Moya as Interim Vice President via Decree 492 Until January 22 Amid Political Crisis

Jan 2, 2025, 08:16 PM

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has appointed Sariha Moya as the country's new vice president through Decree 492, effective immediately. This decision comes amid a political crisis and ongoing tensions between Noboa and the previous vice president, Verónica Abad, who is currently absent. Noboa's administration has indicated that Abad is not fulfilling her duties, leading to Moya's designation, which is set to last until January 22, 2025, or until Abad returns to the Ecuadorian embassy in Turkey. The appointment reflects Noboa's efforts to stabilize his government during a period of political strife.