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Incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González vie for leadership as voters grapple with surging crime, economic hardship, and polarized political visions.

Supporters of Luisa Gonzalez, presidential candidate for the Citizen Revolution party, attend a campaign event in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Blackwater Founder Erik Prince walks with police members during an operation in Guayaquil on April 5.
Indigenous people arrive at a rally for presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez in Tixan, Ecuador, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Army soldiers carry electoral kits at a polling station in preparation for Sunday's presidential runoff election, in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Overview

  • Ecuadorians are voting in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González, with polls showing a statistical tie.
  • The election follows Noboa's declaration of a 60-day state of emergency in several provinces, citing escalating drug-related violence and organized crime.
  • Noboa promotes hardline security measures, including military deployments and potential U.S. military cooperation, while González emphasizes social spending and economic reforms.
  • Economic challenges, including high unemployment, recession, and energy shortages, remain central concerns for voters in this deeply divided nation.
  • Geopolitical factors loom large, with U.S. intelligence favoring Noboa's reelection and discussions of a potential U.S. military presence in Ecuador.