Ecuadorian govt to be temporarily moved to Guayaquil: president

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

14/02/2026

Ecuadorian govt to be temporarily moved to Guayaquil: president

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa acknowledges supporters from the balcony of the presidential palace after his swearing-in ceremony for a second term in Quito, Ecuador on May 24, 2025. (AP)

QUITO, Feb 14, (Xinhua): Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Friday that the federal government will be moved to the southwestern city of Guayaquil for several weeks to address local issues.

According to the president, the central government will stay at Guayaquil "working every day, delivering solutions, solving problems," without confirming the date of the movement. Noboa also accused some politicians of doing whatever they want, stealing money, dreams and opportunities from Ecuadorians, adding that the movement would change this situation and provide the security that the local people need.

Guayaquil, located on the southwestern coast of the country, is one of the most important and populous cities. The metropolis is also among the cities that are most affected by the recent surge of violence in Ecuador.