Elizabeth Cabezas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elizabeth Cabezas
President of the National Assembly
In office 14 March 2018 – 14 May 2019
Preceded by	José Serrano Salgado
Succeeded by	César Litardo
Ecuadorian National Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 May 2017
Metropolitan Council of Quito [es]
In office 1 August 2009 – 12 May 2014
Personal details
Born	(1963-06-14) 14 June 1963 (age 62) Riobamba
Nationality	Ecuador
Political party	PAIS Alliance
Education	Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Occupation	Economist and politician

Elizabeth Cabezas Guerrero was born on June 14, 1963, in Riobamba, Ecuador. She is an economist and a politician. An economist studies how money and resources are used. A politician works to make decisions for a country or community. Elizabeth Cabezas became the President of the National Assembly on March 14, 2018. The National Assembly is like the parliament or congress of Ecuador, where laws are made.

Elizabeth Cabezas's Political Journey

Elizabeth Cabezas has held important roles in Ecuadorian politics. She started her journey by working for the people of Quito, the capital city.

Serving Quito's Metropolitan Council

In August 2009, Elizabeth Cabezas was chosen to be part of the Metropolitan Council [es]. This council helps manage the city of Quito. It's like a city council that makes decisions about local issues.

Joining the National Assembly

Later, in the 2017 Ecuadorian general election, Elizabeth Cabezas was elected to the National Assembly. She represented Pichincha Province as a member of the PAIS Alliance political party. This was a big step, as the National Assembly is where national laws are created and debated.

Addressing Election Concerns

After her election to the National Assembly, some people from another political group, the Popular Unity party, raised concerns. They suggested there might have been issues with the election process. However, the National Election Council [es], which oversees elections in Ecuador, looked into these claims and said they were not true.

Leading the National Assembly

Elizabeth Cabezas during her time as the President of the National Assembly.

On March 14, 2018, Elizabeth Cabezas was chosen to be the new President of the National Assembly. This happened after the previous president, José Serrano Salgado, left his position. Her election was a significant event in Ecuadorian politics.

See also

In Spanish: Elizabeth Cabezas para niños