Ecuador is heading into a tense presidential runoff election between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist challenger Luisa González.
The election is taking place amid a surge in violent crime, kidnappings, and drug-related violence that has gripped the country since the pandemic. Noboa, a 37-year-old businessman and son of a banana tycoon, is favored by U.S. intelligence for being more aligned with American interests. However, his campaign has been marred by allegations linking his family to drug trafficking.
Voters are hoping the election will bring solutions to the country’s deepening security crisis.
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What to know about Ecuador's presidential runoff election
President Daniel Noboa and leftist challenger Luisa González will face off in a presidential runoff as Ecuadorians once again try to find a solution to the extortions, killings, kidnappings and other crimes that have accompanied them since the country emerged from the pandemic.
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