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Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its wish that political stability and governance would prevail in Ecuador, after the National Assembly of said country recommended opening an impeachment process against President Guillermo Lasso.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its support for the constitutional and democratic government of President Guillermo Lasso, and hopes governance, political stability and social peace will be maintained in the sister Republic of Ecuador," the institution said in a statement.
The government agency pointed out that these conditions are essential for the full validity of the principles and rules on the promotion and strengthening of democracy in the region.
"The Government of Peru expresses its conviction that Ecuadorian political institutions will prioritize democratic dialogue within the framework of the Political Constitution, the principle of legality, and the rule of law," it stated.
The ministry also noted that this year Peru and Ecuador will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Peace Agreements "under which we begin a new stage of friendship, cooperation, and integration between our peoples, for the benefit of their development and well-being."
Last Saturday, Ecuador's National Assembly approved a report presented by a commission that is investigating alleged acts of corruption involving a circle close to President Guillermo Lasso.
The Ecuadorian government has described the measure as an attempt at destabilization.
"This is not an act of control, but obvious destabilization," Ecuador's Government Minister Henry Cucalon said in a video.
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Published: 3/5/2023