Minister announces "important changes" in Ecuador's economic team

The Ecuadorian Minister of Finance, Carlos de la Torre, announced today that there will be "important changes" in the economic team of Lenin Moreno's Government, although he did not elaborate on details.

Quito, Nov 23 (EFE) .- The Ecuadorian Minister of Finance, Carlos de la Torre, announced today that there will be "important changes" in the economic team of Lenin Moreno's Government, although not He delved into details.

The statements he offered at a press conference shortly after talks with the head of state and pointed out that the changes will materialize "in the next hours ".

" We have done an evaluation and from the technical and political perspective we need to refresh some authorities. changes, according to the economic policy and social objectives that the Government has set, "he said.

When asked if he is included in the changes, he only pointed out that he expects "no".

On the bill of economic reactivation sent to the Assembly for analysis, the minister indicated that there is provision and that the Executive is "flexible" to the possibility of withdrawing a proposed fee for withdrawing money from banks in amounts exceeding $ 5,000 in cash.

Speaking about the economy, the minister indicated that the The country has the financial possibilities to meet its internal and external debts.

"We have the financial capabilities and the political disposition to comply adequate and timely with all the debt commitments that the Republic has, "he said.