María Soledad Buendía Leiva (born 18 July 1972) is an Ecuadorian politician and former member of the National Assembly. She was elected to the Assembly representing the province of Pichincha as a member of the PAIS Alliance (Alianza PAÍS). During her tenure, she served on various legislative committees, including those related to education and gender equality.
Buendía holds a degree in political science and has been involved in civil society organizations focused on women's rights and democratic participation. In 2017, she announced her departure from the PAIS Alliance, citing disagreements with party leadership. Following her legislative service, she has remained active in public discourse, frequently contributing commentary to national media outlets on political and social issues.
References
- Official biography, National Assembly of Ecuador (archived).
- News reports on her resignation from PAIS Alliance, El Universo, 2017.
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