Ecuadorian President Dissolves National Assembly to Avoid Impeachment, Calls Snap Elections

• Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the opposition-led National Assembly to avoid impeachment over embezzlement charges.
• Lasso can govern by decree for up to six months until new elections are held.
• The National Electoral Council has seven days to call presidential and legislative elections, which must be held within 90 days.
• Lasso accused the National Assembly of destabilizing his government, while critics argue his move undermines Ecuador's democracy.
• The decision is likely to spur protests, and the outcome of the snap elections will determine Ecuador's political future.

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