# Mishel Mancheno leadership of Ecuador National Assembly

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mishel-mancheno-leadership-of-ecuador-national-assembly
> Updated: 2026-08-12T19:37:42.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Mishel Mancheno has resumed her role as President of Ecuador’s National Assembly following a maternity leave that began in June 2026. Her return concludes the interim leadership of Esteban Torres.

Mancheno has outlined a legislative roadmap for the remainder of her term, which continues until May 2027. The agenda is organized into three pillars: security and anti-corruption, human development and institutional modernization, and sustainable economic growth.

Key legislative priorities include the ‘Anti-Mafia Law’ to combat organized crime and reforms to the Organic Integral Penal Code. Other focus areas include protecting banking users through reforms to the Organic Monetary and Financial Code, preventing the recruitment of minors, and combating human trafficking.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Mishel Mancheno outlines legislative agenda for Ecuador's National Assembly

Ecuadorian Assembly President Mishel Mancheno has announced a new legislative agenda focused on security, anti-corruption, human development, and sustainable economic growth.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mishel-mancheno-outlines-legislative-agenda-for-ecuadors-national-assembly

### 2026-08-10: Mishel Mancheno resumes presidency of Ecuador's National Assembly

Mishel Mancheno returns to the presidency of Ecuador's National Assembly after maternity leave, prioritizing banking reforms and an 'Anti-Mafia Law' to combat criminal organizations.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-senator-ber-marav-opposes-executive-request-for-legislative-powers

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