Ecuador Votes in Presidential Run-Off Amid Security Crisis and Political Divisions

Incumbent Daniel Noboa faces challenger Luisa González as the nation grapples with extreme violence, public distrust, and a polarized electorate.

Ecuadorians head to the polls for the presidential run-off between current president Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González, with voting set to close later today.
The election takes place under a 60-day state of emergency, with nightly curfews imposed in violence-stricken regions due to escalating crime and drug-related gang activities.
Daniel Noboa seeks re-election after his surprise victory in 2023, while Luisa González, supported by former president Rafael Correa, aims to become Ecuador's first female president.
The country is experiencing unprecedented violence, with reports of one murder every hour, making Ecuador the most violent nation in South America according to recent statistics.
Claims of electoral irregularities raised by Noboa have been countered by the European Union's electoral mission, which has confirmed no evidence of fraud in the process.