The former president of Ecuador Rafael Correa (2007-2017) assured this Wednesday that the “cross death” decreed by the current president is illegal, William Lassowhich implies the dissolution of the National Assembly (Parliament), with an opposition majority, and the advancement of general elections. In a message on social networks, Correa questioned the argument of “serious political […]
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“Cross death”: What is the measure applied by the president of Ecuador to close Congress
The president of Ecuador, William Lassodecided to sign Executive Decree 741 with the aim of dissolving the National Assembly. Through his Twitter account and a televised message with his ministers, he indicated that he uses the “cross death” in order to dissolve Congress and call elections. “I have requested the National Electoral Council to immediately […]