Ecuador’s embattled President Lasso will not seek re-election

Ecuador’s Lasso won’t be a candidate in snap election

Quito, Jun 2 (EFE).- President Guillermo Lasso said Friday that he will not be a candidate in the early general election triggered by his decision last month to dissolve the legislature. “Today, after profound reflection, I wish to tell you that I will not accept the nomination for the presidency of the republic for the August elections,” the right-wing billionaire said in a televised address from Carondelet Palace. “Far above the office of pres…

Ecuador’s embattled President Lasso will not seek re-election

Guillermo Lasso’s announcement comes weeks after he dissolved the legislature amid prospect of impeachment.

Ecuador’s president Lasso bows out of August election

Latin American country’s leader had dissolved congress and called snap poll after facing impeachment charges

Ecuador's president declines to run in snap elections after he disbands National Assembly

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso said Friday he will not seek reelection in the early elections prompted by his decision to dissolve the National Assembly two weeks ago.

Ecuador’s president declines to run in snap elections after he disbands National Assembly

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso said Friday he will not seek reelection in the early elections prompted by his decision to dissolve the National Assembly two weeks ago.