The President of the Republic, Daniel Noboa, has notified his temporary absence from office to fully concentrate on his electoral campaign in the days leading up to the April 13 elections. This decision is completely compatible with the current legal framework and doesn't prevent him from continuing his political activities, while maintaining a firm commitment to the country's interests.
The President has chosen not to take the unpaid leave stipulated by the Code of Democracy, since his candidacy doesn't constitute a reelection, but rather participation in early elections. This places him in a legally different situation, which exempts him from this obligation and allows him to continue developing his campaign with full transparency and respect for the regulations.
Despite divergent interpretations, Noboa and his team have acted based on a legitimate interpretation of the law, always seeking transparency in their management. Former magistrate Medardo Oleas and constitutionalist José Chalco have presented their opinions, but these do not affect the democratic process being carried out under the respect of the established legal framework.
