National Assembly (Ecuador)

National Assembly

Asamblea Nacional
4th National Assembly
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
History
Founded2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Preceded byNational Congress
Leadership
Henry Kronfle, Social Christian Party
since 18 November 2023
Structure
Seats137
Political groups
Elections
Last election
20 August 2023
Next election
2025
Meeting place
National Assembly Building
Avenida 6 de Diciembre y Piedrahita
Quito, Pichincha,
Ecuador
Website
Official website

The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the unicameral legislature of Ecuador. It replaced the National Congress in 2009 following reforms under the 2008 Constitution. Within Ecuador, the National Assembly has the power to pass laws, while appointment of judges to the National Court of Justice is done by a separate Judicial Council.

In 2023, businessman and politician Henry Kronfle representing the Social Christian Party, was elected President with 128 votes from the legislature's 137 members, while the rest abstained.

Ecuadorian general election, 2023

The leftist Citizens' Revolution movement, conservative Social Christian Party and incoming president Noboa's centrist National Democratic Action, along with other minor parties agreed to form a legislative majority bringing it to at least 85 seats.

President Noboa said the coalition is meant to support different proposals, including plans to generate jobs, especially for young people, and tackle violence. It will also be able to name the heads of key legislative committees. Analysts stated the coalition could help Noboa ensure he is able to govern - unlike his predecessor Lasso - during his truncated term. "Noboa wants to have 18 months of relative calm by reaching these agreements with both political parties," said political analyst Alfredo Espinosa, adding Noboa recognizes he will not achieve anything without Correa's support.

The Movimiento Construye of assassinated anti-corruption presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, became the main opposition party for the 2023-2025 legislative term.

PartyNationalProvincial
Votes%SeatsVotes%Seats
Citizen Revolution Movement3,326,11039.7263,059,89835.6542
Movimiento Construye1,707,68220.3931,428,86916.6524
National Democratic Action1,219,25414.562884,74710.3111
Social Christian Party996,20611.902948,33311.0512
Actuemos (Avanza–SUMA)377,9534.511577,3846.737
Patriotic Society Party264,7013.161118,9721.390
Claro Que Se Puede (UPPSE–DSì)240,0152.870360,0664.203
RETO Movement141,5771.690128,1741.490
AMIGO Movement100,9951.21069,2650.811
Pachakutik349,4504.074
Democratic Center137,7471.601
PSPPSC52,1190.612
RETOMUPP47,0170.551
MCAMIGO43,9350.511
Democratic Left40,7430.470
RETOCD–MP29,7710.351
Ecuadorian Socialist Party14,1000.160
PSPPSCCD10,8600.130
CDAMIGO5,0090.060
Provincial movements (MSC/MPUP/Semilla/MPCG/Unete/MAS)276,3983.226
Total8,374,493100.00158,582,857100.00116
Valid votes8,374,49377.418,582,85779.41
Invalid/blank votes2,443,77322.592,225,58520.59
Total votes10,818,266100.0010,808,442100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,045,55382.9312,419,63287.03
Source: CNE

Eligibility

According to Article 119 of the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador, candidates to the National Assembly must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an Ecuadorian national.
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of registering for one's candidacy
  • Be in possession of political rights

Presidency

For a list of presidents see: List of presidents of the National Assembly of Ecuador.

See also

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