Sariha Moya

Sariha Belén Moya Angulo (born 1986 or 1987) is an Ecuadorian economist and politician who has been the Minister of Economy and Finance since 2025. Previously, she served as the acting Vice President of Ecuador from November 2024 to December 2024.

In November 2024, Moya was appointed by President Daniel Noboa to serve as acting vice president, replacing suspended Vice President Verónica Abad Rojas. From 2023 until 2025, Moya served as Secretary of National Planning and Development.

Education Moya studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and earned a master's degree in economics at Carlos III University of Madrid. Instead she was appointed Secretary of National Planning and Development. Noboa selected Moya as acting vice president two days later on 11 November. Noboa praised Moya's public service and management track record as the reason behind his selection of Moya. Abad's suspension was lifted by a judge in December 2024, ordering the labor ministry to give her an apology for the suspension, with Moya stepping down.

Noboa re-appointed Moya on 2 January 2025. However on 4 January, Moya declined to take office to again become acting Vice President and said that she has a health problem and needs rest. Noboa responded by saying that he will designate Cynthia Gellibert as the next acting Vice President.

Minister of Finance In April 2025, President Noboa announced that he would name Moya to serve as the Minister of Economy and Finance.