Muerte cruzada
Why this topic matters
Ecuador’s Constitution contains the so-called 'muerte cruzada' mechanism: under specified constitutional grounds the President may dissolve the National Assembly, triggering early legislative and presidential elections; the Assembly also has constitutionally defined procedures for removing a president. This makes mutual termination powers part of the executive–legislative balance.
Relevant turning point
2023 · First use of muerte cruzada by a president
The President dissolved the National Assembly under the constitutional cross-dissolution mechanism, leading to early presidential and legislative elections.
Country sources
- Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador — English version — National Assembly of Ecuador ↗
- Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador — National Assembly of Ecuador ↗
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