Diana Atamaint speaks out after CNE recall: 'My commitment to democracy does not end with a position'

Diana Atamaint has broken her silence following her removal as president of Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE), reaffirming her dedication to democratic principles and equitable political participation.

"I always aimed to manage the electoral body with closeness, so people felt the electoral body was theirs," Atamaint stated on social media. She emphasized that her commitment from the outset was to fulfill the dream of equitable political participation. Despite no longer holding the presidential office, she declared, "I will continue to fight from wherever I am because my commitment to democracy does not end with a position."

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I always aimed to manage the electoral body with closeness, so people felt the electoral body was theirs.

Atamaint, who led the CNE since 2018, oversaw more than 20 national and local electoral processes, resulting in the designation of over 20,000 authorities. She expressed gratitude to electoral officials and her team for their dedication. The decision to replace her came amid internal tensions within the CNE, leading to disputes among council members regarding its leadership.

José Cabrera was appointed as the new CNE president on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with four votes in favor. He takes over from Atamaint, whose tenure was marked by significant electoral events and internal disagreements within the council.

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I will continue to fight from wherever I am because my commitment to democracy does not end with a position.