Ecuador's Agriculture Minister Resigns Ahead of Local Elections

Juan Carlos Vega has resigned as Ecuador's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries to run for mayor of Cuenca in the upcoming local elections. Vega announced his decision on social media, stating, "In this path, the next stop is Cuenca."

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In this path, the next stop is Cuenca.

His resignation comes on the same day the National Electoral Council (CNE) is set to officially convene the local elections scheduled for November 29. Ecuadorians will elect provincial prefects, mayors, council members, and members of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS).

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I believe in the continuity of a purpose. With the serenity of having given my all, I left the Ministry of Economy and Finance; now I say goodbye to Agriculture, but my conviction remains firm: to do the right thing, even when it is the most difficult.

Vega, who previously served as Minister of Economy and Finance, conveyed his commitment to public service. "I believe in the continuity of a purpose. With the serenity of having given my all, I left the Ministry of Economy and Finance; now I say goodbye to Agriculture, but my conviction remains firm: to do the right thing, even when it is the most difficult," he wrote.

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Men pass. Institutions remain. And just causes always find someone willing to serve them. Today, the cause is called Cuenca.

He added that "men pass. Institutions remain. And just causes always find someone willing to serve them. Today, the cause is called Cuenca." Vega's message concluded with "Thank you, Ecuador! Cuenca, for you, everything." He cited President Daniel Noboa's words, emphasizing that "the history of Ecuador will not be written by itself. We write it."

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The history of Ecuador will not be written by itself. We write it.