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Daniel Noboa Reelected as Ecuador's President Amid Rising Violence and Security Shifts

Noboa secures a second term by an 11-point margin as he negotiates U.S. military cooperation to tackle surging drug-related crime while facing contested election results.

Supporters hold a lifesize cut out of Ecuador's President reelect Daniel Noboa.
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QUITO, ECUADOR - APRIL 15: President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa (C) of the National Democratic Action (ADN) political movement speaks to supporters during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Carondelet Presidential Palace on April 15, 2025 in Quito, Ecuador. President Noboa was reelected with 55.6% of the votes after a runoff against Luisa Gonzalez. Noboa will start a complete 4-year term on May 24th after being in office for only 17 months due to President Guillermo Lasso "cross death" call to dissolve parliament and early elections.

Overview

  • Daniel Noboa defeated Luisa González in the April 13 runoff election, winning by an 11-point margin to secure his second term as Ecuador's president.
  • González has rejected the election results and demanded a recount, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the vote declared by the National Electoral Council.
  • Ecuador's violent crime rate has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, with a record 781 homicides reported in January alone, driven by transnational drug cartels.
  • Noboa is pursuing U.S. military cooperation, including plans for a new naval base in Manta, with an emphasis on Ecuadorian control over joint anti-crime operations.
  • The president's reelection follows a challenging first term marked by a severe energy crisis in 2024 due to drought-induced blackouts and ongoing criticism of human rights abuses during anti-crime campaigns.