2024-08-16 21:35:24
The Presidential Communications Secretariat confirmed the news in a statement.
The Presidency of the Republic ruled out the departure of Sade Fritschi from the Ministry of the EnvironmentWater and Ecological Transition. In a statement, the Communications Secretariat reported on the Government’s support for the first authority and indicated that he will continue to exercise his functions.
The announcement responds to speculation from the Fritschi’s departurewhich became popular on July 15. National media even indicated that Inés Manzano Díaz would be the new Secretary of State, although others pointed out that it would be her Deputy Minister.
Fritschi has had a controversial administrationAlthough the Minister made few statements, she had several stumbles, both in her management and as a spokesperson.
The last case originated from a permit granted by the Ministry of the Environment to the company Vinazin S.A., whose main shareholder is the wife of President Daniel Noboa, Lavinia Valbonesifor the construction of a real estate project in Olon. Questions are mounting about the lack of control over fireworks in the Galapagos, the demonstrations in Palo Quemado and the communication problems.