They demand respect for the constitutional order in Ecuador

The the governments of Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republicand, the founders of the Alliance for the Development of Democracy (ADD), called this Wednesday for the constitutional order to be respected in Ecuador and for the next election process to be transparent.

“We call for respect for democratic institutions and the constitutional order in order to guarantee democratic stability, social peace and development in Ecuador,” the statement said. Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.

Ecuador, ADD member countrywill hold snap elections this year following the decision of incumbent president, conservative Guillermo Lasso, to apply the so-called “crucifixion” amid a political censorship trial where his ouster appeared imminent.

This constitutional figure allowed Dissolve the National Assembly with a lassounder the control of the opposition majority, before it could depose him and call extraordinary elections to end the period 2021-2026.

The first round of elections it will take place on August 20, and if a second round between the two candidates with the most votes is necessary, it will take place on October 15.

Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic In a statement on Wednesday, they indicated that they reiterated their belief that “the Ecuadorian people have the right to a government derived from universal suffrage and in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the land.”

“We appeal to all sectors in which the next elections will be held an atmosphere of civility and transparencyand with all election guarantees, including election observation,” the joint statement concluded.