Ecuador

Ecuador Faces Decisive Presidential Runoff: Noboa and González Square Off Amidst Public Safety Crisis

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QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorians will head to the polling stations this Sunday to choose once again between a wealthy conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer, marking the country’s second presidential runoff in less than two years. This election underscores the deeply entrenched political divisions as the nation grapples with persistent violent crimes that have surged in the post-pandemic period. President Daniel Noboa, a 37-year-old millionaire with a business empire inherited from his involvement in the banana trade, competes against Luisa González, 47, a lawyer with significant governmental experience. Both candidates have channeled their campaigns primarily … Read more

Ecuador Heads to Presidential Runoff: Incumbent Noboa Faces Off Against Leftist González Amid Soaring Crime Concerns

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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — Ecuador’s political landscape is poised for an intense showdown as conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist challenger Luisa González are set to face each other in a runoff election slated for April 13. This comes after neither candidate secured a decisive victory in the initial voting round among a pool of 16 contenders. In an election heavily influenced by the public’s demands for drastic reductions in crime and improvements to public safety, both Noboa and González have now shifted their focus to winning a full four-year term to implement their agendas effectively. … Read more