Ecuadorians voted to re-elect President Daniel Noboa, who led with 55.8% against leftist Luisa González. Despite her claims of electoral fraud, Noboa emphasized the need to respect the voters' decision. Violence related to drug trafficking has surged, prompting both candidates to propose tough crime policies. Noboa's administration, which has seen reduced homicide rates, has adopted stringent measures, declaring a state of "internal armed conflict" to tackle gang violence. Critics argue these moves tread dangerously towards authoritarianism.
"Ecuadorians have already spoken, now we have to get to work," Noboa stated, highlighting the decisive margin of victory that he believes should end contestations of the electoral outcome.
"I find it embarrassing that with an 11- or 12-point difference, they come out to question the will of the Ecuadorians," Noboa criticized Gonzalez's refusal to accept election results.
Both candidates’ platforms centered on combating drug-related violence, with proposals for tougher law enforcement and international cooperation to address the cocaine trafficking crisis.
Noboa, declaring Ecuador in a state of "internal armed conflict," has leveraged this to deploy military forces and enact stern measures against organized crime.
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