The results of the 2022 census show that the National Assembly will have 150 representatives in 2025, 13 more than the legislative power that will take office these days.

In a popular consultation on February 5, the government unsuccessfully proposed to reduce the number of representatives in the assembly despite the fact that, according to a Click Report survey – published on May 25 – 73.9% of Ecuadorians approved the crucifixion by which Guillermo Lasso dissolved the parliament. A similar study conducted by Cedatos showed that 79.5% found the decision useful.

In the general elections of 2025, 150 representatives will be elected, 13 more than now

When the Assembly was dissolved, it had 137 members, and acceptance was between 4% and 8%. The same number of deputies, elected in extraordinary elections, will end their term in 2025.

Although Ecuador is a country with economic problems, the size of the parliament is determined by law so that there is diversity and fairness in the representation of the provinces. In addition to the number, the quality of legislators is also a problem.

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At this point in the journey, the responsibilities point, on the one hand, to political organizations, which propose candidates who are not always suitable for the work of adopting laws suitable for the country and in supervision. Then, there are the citizens who are free to choose and, without a doubt, the Constitution and the laws, which determine who can be a member of the assembly in Ecuador and their functions.

In order to improve the image of the Assembly, the members of the assembly themselves must ensure timely governance, in which party interests are put aside to prioritize work for the welfare of Ecuadorians. Revision of the work of legislative commissions with agility would contribute to the treatment and adoption of laws.

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An increase in the number of members of the assembly also puts a burden on the budget for salaries and consulting services. The least that political actors can do is to respond with effective work to the state that pays for their functions. (OR)