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May 18, 2026

What’s Behind the Dissolution of Two Ecuadorean Parties?

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  • Ecuador’s electoral authorities on April 26 dissolved two opposition parties, Construye and Unidad Popular, after having suspended major left-wing party Revolución Ciudadana ahead of local elections in November. Multiple members of the Ecuadorean opposition have denounced what they have characterized as political persecution by the administration of President Daniel Noboa and accused the National Electoral Council of acting in its favor, El País reported. What can be expected of Ecuador’s upcoming local elections in terms of competitiveness and the balance of power among political forces? What factors will likely define the election, and how will the actions against the left-wing parties affect the vote? How do the developments fit into Ecuador’s broader political trajectory, particularly regarding democratic stability, governance, and polarization?

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