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The President of the National Assembly is like the main leader or "speaker" of Ecuador's law-making body. This body is called the legislature, which means it's where new laws are discussed and created for the country.

In 2009, the old law-making group, the National Congress of Ecuador, was changed. It became the National Assembly. Since then, there has been a President of the National Assembly. This person helps make sure everything runs smoothly in the Assembly.

What is the National Assembly?

The National Assembly is Ecuador's parliament. It is where elected representatives from all over the country meet. Their main job is to create and approve laws. They also watch over what the government is doing. Think of it as a big team that makes rules for everyone in Ecuador.

What Does the President of the National Assembly Do?

The President of the National Assembly has several important jobs. They lead the meetings of the Assembly. This means they make sure everyone follows the rules during debates. They also help decide what topics the Assembly will discuss.

This leader also represents the National Assembly to other parts of the government and to other countries. They are a very important person in Ecuador's government. They help make sure that the laws are made fairly and that the Assembly works well for the people.

Who Has Been President of the National Assembly?

Many different people have held the important job of President of the National Assembly since 2009. Each person served for a certain amount of time, helping to guide the country's law-making process.

Here is a list of the people who have been the President of the National Assembly:

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of Office Party
1 Juan-Fernando-Cordero-Cueva (8318629964).jpg Fernando Cordero Cueva
(1953–)
31 July 2009 14 May 2013 PAIS Alliance
2 Gabriela Rivadeneira (cropped).jpg Gabriela Rivadeneira
(1983–)
14 May 2013 14 May 2017 PAIS Alliance
3 José Serrano - Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador.jpg José Serrano
(1970–)
14 May 2017 9 March 2018 PAIS Alliance
4 Presidenta de la Asamblea Nacional, Gabriela Rivadeneira , recibe a la Consejal, Elizabeth Cabezas (9009095181) (cropped).jpg Elizabeth Cabezas
(1963–)
14 March 2018 14 May 2019 PAIS Alliance
5 César Litardo Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador.jpg César Litardo
(1979–)
14 May 2019 14 May 2021 PAIS Alliance
6 Guadalupe Llori, mayo de 2021 (cropped).jpg Guadalupe Llori
(1962–)
15 May 2021 31 May 2022 Pachakutik
7 SESIÓN NO. 771 DEL PLENO DE LA ASAMBLEA NACIONAL. ECUADOR, 05 DE ABRIL DEL 2022 (51985006010).jpg Virgilio Saquicela
(1972–)
31 May 2022 17 May 2023 MDS
8 Henry Kronfle 2024.jpg Henry Kronfle
(1972–)
18 November 2023 2 October 2024 PSC
9 Viviana Veloz en diciembre de 2024.jpeg Viviana Veloz
(1984–)
2 October 2024 Incumbent MRC

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Presidente de la Función Legislativa de Ecuador para niños

  • List of presidents of the National Congress of Ecuador
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