The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, proposed the possibility of eliminating fines for citizens who can't vote due to the intense rains affecting the country. The proposal was presented during a radio interview on March 10, 2025, amid a complex climatic and electoral scenario.
This initiative seeks to address the difficulties faced by thousands of Ecuadorians in exercising their right to vote, especially in the provinces most affected by landslides, floods, and structural collapses. Noboa emphasized the importance of ensuring citizens' safety before imposing penalties for not attending the polls.
However, constitutional experts like André Benavides and David Nicolalde have pointed out that the measure requires a regulatory reform, given that voting in Ecuador is mandatory by law.
