The first round of Ecuador's presidential elections has resulted in a near tie between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez, prompting a runoff scheduled for April 13. Noboa garnered 44.5% of the votes against Gonzalez's 44.1%, falling short of the outright win threshold. Despite initially high favorability ratings, Noboa faces criticism over rising crime and economic instability, including increased poverty and prolonged power outages. Gonzalez's unexpected success has energized her supporters, while Noboa's subdued response suggests internal challenges as they head into the decisive second round.
The run-off vote on April 13 will determine if President Noboa can retain his position or if Luisa Gonzalez, representing the left, will make history as Ecuador's first female president.
The initial election results were viewed as an unexpected victory for Gonzalez, highlighting the discontent with Noboa's handling of crime and economic issues.
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