Mishel Mancheno to assume presidency of the National Assembly

Mishel Mancheno is set to take the helm of Ecuador's National Assembly, succeeding Niels Olsen who resigned after 390 days in the post. Mancheno, who previously held the position of First Vice President, officially assumes the presidency following Olsen's departure on Monday, June 8, 2026. Her ascension ensures that the ruling party, Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN), continues to lead the legislative branch.

Mancheno, a legislator from the ADN party founded by President Daniel Noboa, secured 79 votes for her previous role as First Vice President at the start of the current legislative period on May 14, 2025. Her new appointment necessitates an internal election to fill the First Vice President vacancy, which is part of the integration of the Legislative Administration Council (CAL).

Originally from the province of Chimborazo, Mancheno brings a background in administration and law. She holds a degree in Commercial Engineering with a mention in Business Management from the Universidad Interamericana del Ecuador and is a lawyer from the Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. She further enhanced her qualifications with a master's degree in Business Law, Commercial, Labor, and Tax Advisory from the University of Valencia, Spain. Before entering the National Assembly, Mancheno held significant public sector roles, including serving as the legal secretary to the Presidency under Daniel Noboa in 2023, where she was involved in analyzing and monitoring the executive branch's legal matters.