Ecuadorian Constitutional Government
Official Nation Name: Republica del Ecuador
Capital City: Quito (Gran Pichincha, ECUA)
Form of Government: Constitutional Republic
Ideology: Semi-Zucreista
Ruling Party: Liberación Nacional Del Ecuador
President: Andrés Caicedo (LNE)
Vice President: Luisa Peralta
Style: Mr. President or His Excellency
Presidential Term Length: 4 years, Renewable Twice ( 3 Terms)
Next Election: 2100
Salary: Ƶ 186,150 ECZ ($37,230.00 USD)
President of The Republic
Cabinet of The Ecuadorian Republic:
Minister of National Defense: Gian Carlo Loffredo Rendón
Minister of The Interior: Alexandra Vela
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Mauricio Montalvo Samaniego
Minister of Justice: Bernarda Ordóñez Moscoso
Minister of Economy & Finance: Simon Cave Armijos
Minister of Science & Technology: Dr. Ruben Berrocal
Minister of Industry & Productivity: Julio José Prado
Minister of Agriculture: Pedro Álava González
Minister of Labor: Patricio Donoso Chiriboga
Minister of Telecommunications: Vianna Maino Isaías
Minister of Health: Dr. Jimena Garzón Villalba
Minister of Education: Maria Brown Perez
Minister of Environment: Gustavo Manrique Miranda
Minister of Culture: María Elena Machuca
Minister of Tourism: Niels Olsen Peet
Minister of Transportation & Public Works: Roberto Luque Nuques
Minister of Housing: Darío Herrera Falcones
Minister of Sports: Sebastián Palacios Muñoz
Cabinet of The Republic
The Government of Ecuador is structured into three branches, each with distinct powers and responsibilities. These branches operate independently but are designed to work in harmony to ensure a system of checks and balances. Here are the three branches of the government in Ecuador:
1. Executive Branch:
-Head: The Constitutional President of Ecuador is the head of the Executive branch and serves as both the head of state and government.
-Functions: The Executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. The President, along with the Vice President and ministers, leads various ministries and government agencies. The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
2. Legislative Branch:
- Body: The National Assembly of Ecuador constitutes the legislative branch.
-Functions: The National Assembly is responsible for making laws, approving the national budget, and overseeing the actions of the Executive branch. It is a unicameral body with members elected by the public. The National Assembly has the authority to elect the President and Vice President.
3. Judicial Branch:
-Body: The Judicial branch is headed by the National Court of Justice.
-Functions: The Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the law. It ensures justice is administered fairly and independently. The National Court of Justice is the highest court in Ecuador. The judiciary also includes lower courts and specialized tribunals.
These three branches operate in accordance with the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. This system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch and to ensure that each branch can monitor and limit the actions of the others. Additionally, the Constitution of Ecuador outlines the specific powers and limitations of each branch to maintain a stable and democratic governance structure.
Official Currency: Zucre
Symbol: (Ƶ)
Banknotes: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500
Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75
$1 is equivalent to Ƶ 5
Central Bank: Banco Central Del Ecuador
Code: ECZ
Nations that use/used the Zucre:
Ecuador: 2050-Present
Colombia: 2093-2095 (United with Ecuador)
Peru: 2092-2094 (Given Independence)
Economy Information:
Economy Description:
The Ecuadorian economy is based on petroleum production, manufacturing primarily for the domestic market, commerce, and agricultural production for domestic consumption and export. Principal exports are petroleum, bananas, shrimp, flowers, and other primary agricultural products.
Industries:
Industries. In the agricultural sector, Ecuador is a major exporter of bananas (the largest exporter of bananas in the world), cut flowers, cacao, coffee, shrimp, wood, and fish. It is also significant in shrimp production, sugar cane, rice, cotton, corn, palm and coffee. Ecuador is poised to enter the arms trade industry, intending to engage in the sale of its military technology & Equipment to nations with which it shares approval and alliance with.
Average Yearly income: Ƶ 487,855 ECZ ($97,571 USD)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Ƶ 5.145 Trillion ECZ ($1.029 Trillion USD)
GPD Per Capita: Ƶ 275,665 ECZ ($55,133 USD)
Gross National Income (GNI): Ƶ 8.960 Trillion ECZ ($1.792 Trillion USD)
Ecuadorians experience a cost-effective lifestyle, with a significant majority able to afford essential needs. The country's self-sufficiency in producing common goods results in minimal imports, contributing to the affordability of everyday items for its citizens.
Thanks to Zucreismo, The typical Ecuadorian Lives a laid-back lifestyle with minimal concerns.
Population Information:
Life Expectancy: 82 years old
Total Population: 113.9 Million
Official Religion: Roman Catholic
Common languages: Spanish, English & Quechua
Capital City: Quito (Gran Pichincha, ECUA)
Largest city: Bogota (Gran Zucre, COL)
Gran Pichincha (14 Districts)
Gran Azuay (14 Districts)
Guayas (4 Districts)
Islas Galapagos (1 Districts)
Gran Panama (21 Districts)
Cauca (8 Districts)
Gran Zucre (9 Districts)
Magdalena (8 Districts)
Zulia (8 Districts)
Boyaca (5 Districts)
Gran Bolivar (7 Districts)
Gran Caracas (7 Districts)
Apure (3 Districts)
13 Province Governors & 109 District Mayors
The Province Governor
In Ecuador, a governor typically refers to the leader of a province, as the country is divided into provinces rather than states. The governor serves as a key figure in the regional administration and has responsibilities that align with the national governance structure. Governors lead provinces, overseeing administration, representing the national government, contributing to regional legislation, coordinating security, implementing policies, and managing provincial budgets efficiently as part of their key role in regional governance.
The District Mayor/Alcalde
In Ecuador, a District Mayor, also known as a Mayor or Alcalde, is a key figure in the local government structure responsible for the administration and governance of a specific district or municipality. a District Mayor, or a Alcalde, is a local governance leader overseeing daily operations, representing the district, contributing to local legislation, managing public services and budgets, engaging with the community, guiding urban development, and coordinating emergency responses.
(Acalde is simply the Spanish term for Mayor and doesn't mean a separate position.)
Type: Unicameral Assembly
National Legislature: National Assembly
Seats: 122 (1 per District & 1 per Province)
109 District Representatives & 13 Provincial Senators
President of the National Assembly: Henry Javier (ZNE)
The People Elect District Representative to represent their district in the National Assembly.
District Representatives elect a Senator to represent the entire province in the National Assembly.
The Assembly selects a member to assume the position of the President of the National Assembly.
The President of the National Assembly serves as the head of the legislative branch. This individual is responsible for presiding over the assembly's sessions, maintaining order, and representing the National Assembly in external matters. The role holds significant influence in the legislative process.
Ecuadorian Secret Service
Director: Danial Castro
Ecuadorian Intelligence Agency
Director: Javier Brito
National Bureau of Investigation
Chief: Nelson Proaño
National Police of Ecuador
Commissioner: Jan Topic
Antonio Javier (ZNE) 2047-2096
Andres Caicedo (LNE) 2096-
Vice Presidents:
Luis Antonio (ZNE) 2075-2096
Luisa Peralta (LNE) 2096-
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