Riding Ecuador’s Political Instability

Americas Now

Latin America has seen a wave of political instability lately, with violent street protests in early 2023. There have also been fierce confrontations between presidents and legislature. What happens to countries when a president is fighting for survival and political friction interferes with his ability to rule? Americas Now’s Elaine Reyes recently spoke with Alfredo Borrero Vega, Ecuador’s current Vice President, and he told her this.