Richard Chiriboga Vargas

General Richard Chiriboga Vargas is the director of the Dirección de Movilización of the Armed Forces in Ecuador. He is responsible for coordinating the mobilization of military reservists to ensure security during national voting events, including the upcoming elections set for April 13, 2025. Chiriboga has emphasized the importance of deploying reservists, who have previously completed military service, to assist in maintaining order and safety at polling stations, particularly when regular military personnel are occupied with other duties.