From The Rio Times · Matias Sebastian Lopez · · 1m 10s
Ecuador President Noboa Gets Campaign Leave
Ecuador's president gets two weeks to campaign before local elections.
In brief
Ecuador's president gets two weeks to campaign before local elections. Ecuador's president Daniel Noboa gets two weeks of leave to campaign in local elections starting November 12, 2026. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Ecuador National Assembly Approves Leave
Ecuador's National Assembly approved President Daniel Noboa's request for two weeks of leave to campaign in local elections.
Leave Dates and Return
Noboa will campaign from November 12 to 18 and return on November 19 before campaigning again until November 26.
Vice President Takes Over
Vice President María José Pinto will run the government for 14 days during both absences.
Constitutional Basis
The leave was approved under Article 146 of the Constitution and Article 42 of the Organic Law of the Legislative Function.
Why Noboa Requested Leave
Noboa asked for leave to support allied candidates within electoral rules, initially requesting 15 days with a return on November 19.
Who Voted Yes
ADN, Citizen Revolution, independents, and others voted yes, while two Pachakutik lawmakers voted no and one abstained.
Election Day
Ecuadorians vote in local elections on Sunday November 29, 2026, filling mayors and provincial prefects offices.
The headline
Ecuador's president Daniel Noboa gets two weeks of leave to campaign in local elections starting November 12, 2026.
