In a region that often makes headlines for lackluster governance and rampant corruption, Ecuador stands out as a notable example of a country where democratic norms appear to be not only on the mend but consolidating. President Guillermo Lasso recently finished his first 100 days in office, charting a delicate path through Ecuador’s complex regional and domestic constituencies. Rather than clashing with a National Assembly where his own center-right Creating Opportunities Party (CREO) commands a mere 9 percent of the seats, Lasso has focused his attention on two critical priorities for Ecuador—pandemic relief and trade.
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