November 17 will remain in the history of Ecuador as the date on which the first National Assembly was established as a result of the application of the death of the cross, a resource provided by the Constitution of Ecuador as a mechanism to resolve a political crisis or institutional blockade, which can be resorted to by the President of the Republic or the National Assembly, which consists in ceasing to hold office and calling new elections so that the elected can complete the unfinished period.

Jaime Nebot: It was time for the political class to show that it is capable of agreeing on basic issues

It is clear that the main responsibility of the new legislators will be to facilitate governance, and this represents a change in the way they understand their task and carry it out, acting as the Constitution says and citizens expect.

Article 127 of the Magna Carta states that the members of the assembly must perform their functions in the service of the country and with a national meaning and that they will be responsible for their actions or omissions and that they will be obliged to render accounts to their constituents.

A legislative agreement between the Correístas, the Social Christians, the government and the minority sectors is already underway

This requires understanding that the citizens have elected them so that they always act with the country and the welfare of Ecuadorians in mind. Once they are elected and take office, they owe Ecuador and its people above the interests of the party, family and friends. In order for the Assembly to fulfill its mission, dialogues and agreements will be essential, yes, agreements that are not bad, but are necessary when they are reached in order to contribute to the development of the country, without conditions and without seeking personal or particular benefits.

(…) the people who come to the positions I talked about are there because they were elected by the majority…

The investigative commission has a fundamental role and its members must work without prejudice, without giving way to preferences or dissatisfactions, and if the case has to be forwarded to the judicial branch, it would be good for them to remember that there is independence of functions and that they must respect the decisions of judges, leaving no room for trade influence, or worse, attempted bribery or threats.

The court rejected precautionary measures requested by Patricio Carrillo

But it is not only the National Assembly that must change, it is also up to the executive branch to work openly for dialogue, listen not only to the representatives but also to its associates and citizens, and lead a policy of constant communication from another function if necessary. made some promises.

The judiciary plays a fundamental role in the fight against corruption, crime and terrorism. The change from violence to peace depends largely on the impartiality, honesty and professional preparation of those who dispense justice.

Henry Kronfle promises to make the National Assembly civil and create credibility

But perhaps the biggest change corresponds to the citizens, the people who come to the positions I talked about are there because they were elected by the majority; In other words, we are responsible for the fact that some irresponsible people hold the fate of the country and its inhabitants in their hands and we do not demand the responsibility they are owed.

We are experiencing a serious and deep crisis, but crises can be an opportunity for change. (OR)