National Assembly (Ecuador)

National Assembly

Asamblea Nacional
National Assembly (2023–2025)
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
History
Founded2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Preceded byNational Congress
Leadership
Henry Kronfle, Social Christian Party
since 18 November 2023
Structure
Seats137[a]
Political groups
  •   RC (47)
  •   MC25 (19)
  •   PSC (16)
  •   PID - MOVER (14)
  •   MUPP (5)
  •   SUMA (4)
  •   Avanza (2)
  •   PSP (1)
  •   RETO (1)
  •   CD (1)
  •   UP (1)
  •   AMIGO (1)
  •   Provincial movements (8)
  •   Independents (13)
Elections
Last election
20 August 2023
Next election
2025
Meeting place
National Assembly Building
Avenida 6 de Diciembre y Piedrahita
Quito, Pichincha,
Ecuador
Interior of National Assembly
Website
Official website

The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the unicameral legislature of Ecuador. It replaced the National Congress in 2009 following reforms under the 2008 Constitution.[1] Within Ecuador, the National Assembly has the power to pass laws, while appointment of judges to the National Court of Justice is done by a separate Judicial Council.[2]

In 2023, businessman and politician Henry Kronfle representing the Social Christian Party,[3] was elected President with 128 votes from the legislature's 137 members, while the rest abstained.[4]


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  1. ^ CIA (2010). CIA World Factbook 2010. Skyhorse. p. 204. ISBN 978-1-60239-727-9.
  2. ^ "Ecuador". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ "EcuadorTimes.net | Breaking News, Ecuador News, World, Sports, Entertainment » Millennials and Generation X will take over the new Assembly in Ecuador". www.ecuadortimes.net. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  4. ^ Valencia, Alexandra (18 November 2023). "Ecuador legislature begins new session, Noboa joins leftists for majority". Reuters. Retrieved 20 November 2023.