- Noboa wins a decisive run-off with 56% of the vote, securing a full four-year term.
- His campaign focused on tough anti-crime policies and conservative social values.
- Rival Luisa González claims fraud without evidence; observers report no irregularities.
Daniel Noboa, Ecuador’s youngest-ever president, has been re-elected with 56% of the vote, defeating left-wing challenger Luisa González.
The election took place amid a wave of cartel-related violence. This has turned Ecuador into one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America.
Noboa Secures Second Term as Ecuador Faces Crisis of Violence and Division
With 56% of the vote and high voter turnout exceeding 83%, Daniel Noboa emerged victorious in Ecuador’s presidential run-off. He now extends his leadership into a full term. The National Electoral Council declared the results irreversible, reinforcing his mandate amid national unrest.
Noboa’s campaign leaned heavily into promises of restoring order through military-backed crackdowns on organized crime. His approach gained support from a population deeply shaken by the rise in drug-fueled violence. This violence has surged due to Ecuador’s strategic location between major cocaine producers.
Critics have raised concerns over Noboa’s embrace of security policies reminiscent of El Salvador’s. These policies have been effective in reducing crime but are often criticized for human rights violations. Despite these concerns, many Ecuadorians see Noboa as a stabilizing force in an increasingly dangerous landscape.
Meanwhile, Luisa González, the left-wing opposition candidate, rejected the outcome, accusing electoral authorities of fraud. However, no credible evidence has surfaced, and international observers affirmed the vote was fair and free of significant irregularities.
As Ecuador grapples with rising violence and deep political divisions, Daniel Noboa’s re-election gives him a renewed chance to deliver on his promises of security and reform. Yet, the path ahead remains fraught with challenges.
“We will not surrender our streets to the criminals. Ecuador deserves peace, and we will fight for it.” — Daniel Noboa during his campaign
