Daniel Noboa Azín is already the constitutional president of the Republic of Ecuador, and his inaugural speech in the National Assembly caused positive reactions in various production sectors, which are eagerly awaiting the first decisions of the first president.

One of the first reactions came from the industry, which a few days ago received the previous government’s announcement about the cancellation of the subsidy for the night price of electricity, which it had been a beneficiary of since 2018, a decision that requires new authorities to review. Francisco Jarrín, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guayaquil, who was at the inauguration ceremony, assured that Noboa’s speech awakens optimism in the country. He also highlighted the sense of urgency in the president’s words, as well as prioritizing attention to insecurity and unemployment as the main problems that need to be solved.

“There are high expectations for the first actions and decisions that will be taken,” said Jarrín.

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For his part, Felipe Ribadeneira, president of the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor), who was also present at the change of command in Quito, described as “an important speech” the first intervention of President Noboa as head of state, and also that of the President of the Assembly, Henry Kronfle , about forgetting the division of Ecuadorians and seeking unity in solving the problems that affect the country, such as insecurity, unemployment and lack of opportunities.

Kronfle noted that “the nation is above political flags.”

Meanwhile, President Noboa said: “The change the country requires has a sense of urgency, and we young people have the courage to respond to it. We cannot keep repeating the same policies of the past expecting different results. Youth is synonymous with strength. “The strength to overcome the challenges that Ecuador needs.”

Ribadeneira has an optimistic reading of these statements. “That seems to me to be something positive, it is very favorable to me, it seems very important to me to see that picture at the end of different ideological positions, but wanting to work for a better Ecuador. We hope that this will continue, that results will be achieved such as the approval (agreement) of China, Costa Rica and South Korea by the Assembly and that this will enable us to give citizens, young people new alternatives; And I think that was strongly reflected in President Noboa’s message.”

The head of Fedexpor analyzed how Noboa is changing generations and celebrated the fact that it has moved away from “old political practices”. “I think it is very important to get out of that division between Correista and anti-Correista that exists in the country and which has not led us to anything positive.”

For his part, Eduardo Egas, executive president of the Corporation for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (Corpei), also highlighted the generational change that President Nobo represents through his youth. At 35, Noboa Azín is the youngest constitutional president Ecuador has ever had.

“In his speech, he basically highlighted his iron determination to work for the security and well-being of Ecuadorians, through new political strategies and new strategies of action with the effort and strength generated by youth. Its north will be, as indicated, freedom and enterprise; and its biggest goal, job creation,” Egas pointed out.

Meanwhile, Juan Carlos Díaz-Granados, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil, believes that in his first message, President Noboa highlighted his firm commitment to building an Ecuador characterized by justice, equality and prosperity.

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In addition, he expressed his firm intention to bring together all political sectors to work together to build a new nation.

For Díaz-Granados, this message is encouraging and optimistic for the future of Ecuador and highlighted Noboa’s willingness to work with all political sectors, thus showing an essential attitude to overcome the polarization and divisions that have marked Ecuador’s recent history. “From our business perspective, we are willing to work closely with President Noboa’s government. “We are committed to contributing to the progress of the country, working hand in hand to achieve a more prosperous, just and inclusive Ecuador,” he said.