In a pivotal election seen as a referendum on his anti-drug policies, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defeated leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez, securing 55.85% of the votes. Gonzalez, claiming the results are fraudulent, has requested a recount. Noboa's administration has faced criticism due to an internal conflict with drug trafficking gangs and rising violence, leading Ecuador to record the highest homicide rate in Latin America in 2024. Despite increased crime and human rights violations, Noboa's victory by over a million votes indicates significant public support for his hardline stance.
Noboa's term has been defined by an internal armed conflict he declared in January 2024 against drug trafficking gangs, placing the armed forces at the center of his mano dura offensive.
With 92.61% of ballots counted, the incumbent secured 55.85% of the vote, compared to 44.15% for Gonzalez, marking a significant win in a competitive election.
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