Veronica Abad, who is also ambassador to Israel, is accused of committing a disciplinary offense by failing to comply with an order to leave Israel before Sept. 1 due to security concerns during the conflict in Gaza.

Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties

Ecuadoran Vice President Veronica Abad was suspended Saturday for 150 days after being accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties. It comes during a public rift between Abad and President Daniel Noboa that could have implications for Ecuador's February elections.