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A delegation of members of the Senate from USA on Monday showed his support for the president of Ecuador, William Lassobefore the impeachment process that he faces in the National Assembly (Parliament), where the opposition accuses the president of an alleged crime of embezzlement (embezzlement).
The entourage, headed by Republican Senator Bob Menendezpresident of the US Senate International Relations Committee, was received at the Government Palace by Lasso and his Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gustavo Manrique.
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Menéndez was accompanied on his visit to Quito the also senators Tim Kaine and Tony Cardenasboth of Democratic Party.
In a message on social networks, Lasso indicated that in their meeting they agreed on “the importance of protecting democracy and the stability of the Ecuador”, in reference to the process that can lead to his censure as head of state, when he has not yet completed half of his term.
“We also agree to strengthen cooperation in security, trade, investment and the environment”, said Lasso, who for the second time in five months received Menéndez in Quito, after the parliamentarian led another mission of senators that arrived in the Ecuadorian capital in October.
For his part, Menéndez highlighted President Lasso’s position on democracy and respect for human rights.
“The United States will always support democratic leaders who work to improve the quality of life for their citizens, who seek to improve security and protect institutions.” Menendez said.
The senator explained that the meeting also served to evaluate the application of the Association Law between USA and Ecuadorapproved by the US chamber last December.
Likewise, he reiterated the need to deepen economic relations between the two countries and create better security conditions for both Americans and Ecuadorians.
For his part, Foreign Minister Manrique stressed that both parties agreed to “the importance of fighting drug trafficking”, specifying that “Organized crime affects democracy and puts the stability of countries at risk”.
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“We have shared the concern of both nations about the increase in risky migration and we agree on the need for safe, orderly and regular migration”, Manrique pointed out.
In recent months, other US parliamentarians have also visited Quito, such as the Republican senator marco rubio and a congressional delegation led by the Republican Jason Smithwho noted his concern about the growing influence of China in the region.
Source: Elcomercio
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