Ecuador Government Labels VP's Move Against President as Coup Attempt

Ecuador's government condemned Vice President Veronica Abad's request to remove President Daniel Noboa from office, calling it an attempted 'coup.' Noboa and Abad have had a strained relationship since Noboa took office in October 2023.

Ecuador's government has condemned Vice President Veronica Abad's request to have President Daniel Noboa removed from office, labeling it an attempted 'coup.'

The government's statement, released on Wednesday, strongly criticized Abad's actions and defended President Noboa's position.

The relationship between Noboa and Abad has been fraught with tension since Noboa assumed the presidency in October 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)