Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff between conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer
Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Crime is a major issue for voters.
Ecuador president forced into election run-off against leftist rival
The president of violence-hit Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, claimed his razor-thin lead Monday in the first round of the country's election as a win, despite a stronger-than-expected showing by his leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez.
Who is Luisa González? The leftist politician who is again vying for Ecuador's presidency
A lawyer with limited political experience, Luisa González is vying for Ecuador’s presidency for a second time
Ecuador's Pivotal Election: Noboa vs. González Showdown
Ecuador's presidential election sees President Daniel Noboa and Luis González as the main contenders among 16 candidates. Both promise to tackle crime, a pressing issue linked to cocaine trafficking.
Ecuador election ends in a 'tie' prompting run-off
Daniel Noboa and his main challenger Luisa Gonzalez received near identical percentages of the vote.
Ecuador presidential elections likely to go to run-off
The Latin American country’s incumbent centre-right leader Daniel Noboa faces a tight race against left-wing challenger Luisa González.
Battle for Ecuador: Noboa vs. González in Pivotal Election
Ecuador's upcoming presidential election is a crucial rerun of the 2023 race, pitting President Daniel Noboa against Luis González. Widespread crime, tied to cocaine trafficking, remains central to voter concerns.
Ecuador presidential vote heads to runoff
Ecuador is likely to choose its next president in a runoff election later this year as early results of a first-round vote Sunday showed a tight battle between conservative President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González.
Ecuador set for run-off vote as leftist candidate pushes president close in tight election
Ecuador’s center-right President Daniel Noboa is likely to fall short of securing an outright majority in the country’s general election, according to preliminary results Sunday, setting the stage for a run-off vote against his nearest leftist rival.
Ecuador Election: Daniel Noboa Leads Presidential Vote, Aims for Outright Win
Ecuadors incumbent president Daniel Noboa is leading the presidential election with 45.6% of the vote, with nearly 30% of ballot boxes counted. His closest rival, Luisa Gonzalez, has 42.9%, making the race
Leftist surge pushes Ecuador presidential vote toward run-off
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa clutched onto a razor-thin lead in violence-hit Ecuador's election Sunday, after a stronger-than-expected challenge from a leftist rival who looked set to force a second-round run-off.
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The Tragic Collapse of Ecuador
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Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts
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Drug gangs in Ecuador turn to "death saint" for protection — and allegedly human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," ...