The Ecuadorian Political Conflict Between Vice President Veronica Abad and President Noboa: Unraveling the Ideological and Power Struggles Behind the Scenes

In recent years, Ecuador has been embroiled in a political conflict between Vice President Veronica Abad and President Noboa. The tension between the two has been ongoing since the beginning of the government, with Abad accusing the president of harassing her to force her resignation and expressing concerns for her safety. She even referred to the Executive as a “dictatorship.”

The reasons behind their discord have not been fully explained, but it is believed that their differences stem from political ideologies and power struggles within the government. Despite this, Abad has faced legal challenges due to allegations of involvement in the “Great Case,” where she was accused of influence peddling in the Nene Case.

Carlos Alarcon, a prosecutor, found evidence of Abad’s alleged involvement in the case and recused himself from investigating her. This led to a criminal complaint against Abad, which resulted in Barreiro’s arrest and subsequent release on bail. However, investigations by the Transparency and Fight Against Corruption Unit revealed that Rommel P., an official coerced into giving a portion of his salary to Abad’s son in exchange for a job in public service. This led to increased instability and uncertainty in Ecuador’s political landscape.

As the 2025 presidential elections approached, tensions between Abad and Noboa escalated further. Noboa faced challenges with losing support from key political parties while he aimed for re-election. The possibility of Abad taking power during the campaign added to uncertainty with potential increased instability and conflict in Ecuador’s political landscape.

The Government has attempted to prevent Abad from taking power through legal maneuvers and accusations of early campaigning. However, Abad has vowed not to resign despite criticism from both sides about her innocence or attribution of charges against her as political persecution. The complexities of their relationship coupled with unfolding legal battles paint a picture of ongoing turmoil within Ecuadorian politics.

In conclusion, Veronica Abad and Noboa have been engaged in a longstanding conflict since the beginning of their time together as Vice President and President respectively. Their differences are rooted in ideologies and power struggles within government circles resulting in legal challenges for both individuals leading to increased uncertainty within Ecuadorian politics.