Overview

• Incumbent President Daniel Noboa has been re-elected with 56% of the vote, defeating leftist challenger Luisa González, who garnered 44%.
• Noboa’s victory is seen as a mandate for his aggressive 'war on drugs' policies, which include military deployments and a state of internal armed conflict declared in 2024.
• González has refused to concede, alleging electoral fraud and demanding a recount, despite international observers reporting no irregularities during the vote.
• Ecuador remains deeply divided, with Noboa’s hardline security measures praised for reducing violent deaths but criticized for potential human rights violations.
• The election saw high voter turnout, driven by mandatory voting laws, as Ecuadorians expressed concerns over escalating cartel violence and economic instability.