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Dozens military and police surrounded the National Assembly of Ecuador, an institution dissolved this Wednesday by the head of state, Guillermo Lasso, at the time of the call
Dozens military and police surrounded the National Assembly of Ecuador, an institution dissolved this Wednesday by the head of state, Guillermo Lasso, at the time of the call “cross death” due to “serious domestic and political unrest”.
Military and police wearing protective gearsurround the Assembly building, access to which is also limited to a few blocks.
The conservative Lasso used “death on the cross” in the midst of a political trial against him and asked the National Electoral Council to convene early general election, therefore, he will rule by decree until his successor takes office.
General Nelson Proanyo, head of the Joint Forces Command, indicated that Lasso’s decision was legally based on the fact that gotta “respect”» by all citizens.
Armed Forces and National Police we are obedient and non-belligerent institutions and we carry out our mission with strict obedience to the civil authority and the Constitution,” he said in a message published this Wednesday.
At the same time, he added that they are “sure that the country will not accept any attempt to change the constitutional orderattack democracy with violence.
“Then, The Armed Forces and the National Police will act firmly in line with our constitutional mission to protect the lives, rights and guarantees of Ecuadorians,” he added.
Proanyo formulated call for unity among Ecuadorians “to maintain a climate of respect for the law, without confrontation, without violence, which will allow Ecuador to have peace and a country with freedom and dignity.
Appeal of the armed forces and the national police to the Ecuadorians.#ElPuebloSolve https://t.co/IydBd1KO1z
– Presidency of Ecuador 🇪🇨 (@Presidencia_Ec) May 17, 2023
Rafael Correa describes the “crucifixion” declared illegal by Lasso in Ecuador.
Former President of Ecuador Rafael Correa (2007-2017) assured this Wednesday that the “crucifixion” declared by current President Guillermo Lasso is illegal.which implies the dissolution of the National Assembly (Parliament) with an opposition majority and the promotion of general elections.
In a social media post to Correa questioned the argument about “serious political and domestic unrest” used Lasso to resort to this constitutional figure in the midst of a parliamentary impeachment trial against censorship on charges of embezzlement (embezzlement).
“What Lasso is doing is illegal. Obviously, there is no “internal shock”. He simply could not buy enough congregation members to save himself. In any case, this is a great opportunity to get rid of Lasso, his government and the members of the assembly hired by him and reclaim his homeland, ”Correa said.
“It is obvious that there is no state of inner unrest, but impeachment in the application of the Constitution”he added.
Then the former President of Ecuador influenced the military contingent, which had been stationed outside the Assembly since early morning, pointing out that “fall off all the masks of those who spoke of democracy never believing it.”
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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