Veronica Elizabeth Arias Fernandez (born August 31, 1983, Loja, Ecuador) is an Ecuadorian politician, activist and lawyer.[1] She was a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador. She was elected into the National Assembly of Ecuador between 2017 and 2021 through the Union for Hope political party. She served in the National Assembly Commission on Worker's Right and Social Security.

Veronica Elizabeth Arias Fernandez
November 2017
National Assembly of Ecuador
In office
2017–2021
National Assembly of Ecuador
In office
2013–2017
Personal details
Born (1983-08-31) August 31, 1983 (age 41)
Loja, Ecuador
Political partyUnion for Hope
OccupationPolitician

Before the elections in February, she requested unpaid leave from the assembly so that she could take part in the elections. Forty-two other members also made the same request including Wilma Andrade and Mónica Alemán. During her absence her job would be carried out by her substitute.[2] On February 7, 2021, she was elected into the Andean Parliament.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Dunlap, Lisa. "Nava immerses himself in Roswell initiatives | Roswell Daily Record". Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  2. ^ "43 Asambleístas solicitaron licencia para intervenir en las elecciones de febrero". 6 January 2021.
  3. ^ Crónica, Diario (2021-03-11). "Verónica Arias: "Se fortalecerá la integración sudamericana y andina"". Crónica (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  4. ^ Crónica, Diario (2021-05-21). "Verónica Arias: "Iniciaremos nuestra labor fortaleciendo la integración regional"". Crónica (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-12-07.