Ecuador's Political and Economic Challenges

Pedro José Fraile, a candidate from the Amigo political movement, discusses his motivations and plans for Ecuador. He proposes labor reforms to address unemployment, emphasizing work by hours. His economic strategy includes leveraging petroleum, liquidity, and agroindustry to boost the economy. Fraile advocates for tax reforms and attracting private investment while modernizing the public sector to improve efficiency and governance.

What is Pedro José Fraile Vallejo's profession?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Lawyer

What motivates Pedro José Fraile Vallejo to run for office?

• Belief that citizens and professionals can do better than traditional politicians

• Desire for personal gain

• Financial incentives

• Pressure from his family

What is the main feature of the proposed hourly work contracts?

• Fixed monthly salary

• Work by the hour while respecting acquired rights

• No job security

• Mandatory overtime

How does Pedro José Fraile Vallejo propose to address the high unemployment rate?

• By outsourcing jobs

• By reducing working hours

• By creating 3 million jobs in less than a year

• By increasing taxes

What are the three main components of the economic reactivation plan?

• Tourism, technology, and education

• Retail, real estate, and finance

• Oil, liquidity, and agroindustry

• Healthcare, infrastructure, and defense

What is the long-term goal regarding Ecuador's dependency on resources?

• Eliminate all exports

• Focus solely on mining

• Increase dependency on oil

• Reduce dependency on non-renewable resources

Which sector is mentioned as needing tax relief to recover from the pandemic?

• Manufacturing

• Hospitality and tourism

• Agriculture

• Technology

What is the proposed method to ensure transparency in oil investments?

• No regulations

• Centralized product deposits and clear rules

• Government control over all investments

• Complete privatization

What is the suggested approach for managing public services?

• Keep them under political control

• Privatize them completely

• Create a system of concessions

• Eliminate them

Who does Pedro José Fraile Vallejo believe should be in government positions?

• Politicians with no experience

• Foreign experts

• Friends and family

• Qualified bureaucrats and civil servants