Ecuador: Meet the Candidates 2025
Ecuadorians will head to the polls on February 9, almost 18 months after the previous presidential election.
Ecuador’s High-Stakes Elections
Anti-establishment sentiment will likely shape the February 9 vote.
AQ Podcast | A Critical Election in Ecuador
An overview of what to expect in politics, the economy, and Ecuador’s relationship with the new government in Washington.
Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime
Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.
Ecuador: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
In Ecuador, Mounting Challenges Threaten Noboa’s Reelection
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
AQ Podcast | Ecuador’s Difficult Battle with Organized Crime
An analysis of the numbers on the war on crime, Noboa’s reputation at home and abroad and a look at Ecuador’s economy.
Now Empowered, Noboa Can Still Avoid Authoritarian Drift
Ecuador’s president gained a resounding endorsement for “mano dura” policies against organized crime in Sunday’s referendum. A delicate democratic balance is at stake.
Ecuador’s Crusading Attorney General Is Facing Her Toughest Challenge Yet
Diana Salazar’s investigations have taken down major figures. But a wave of drug-related violence is changing what defending the rule of law looks like.
What Ecuador’s Embassy Drama Means for Noboa
The raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito to seize a convicted former vice president hurts the president’s international prospects, but might help him domestically.
Ecuador’s War on Drug Gangs: A Mixed Picture So Far
President Noboa has deployed more than 30,000 soldiers and policemen to contain the chaos. While homicides have fallen, kidnappings and extortion remain high.
Ecuador Actually Has a Chance
… but the Noboa government will need more money, from allies at home and in Washington, to fight organized crime.
AQ Podcast | Ecuador’s Crossroads: Can Noboa Succeed?
An overview of the Americas’ latest front in the battle against organized crime.
Ecuador’s Crisis: A Long Road Ahead
An early consensus has empowered President Noboa, but the consequences of a long conflict are unpredictable.
Why Ecuador’s Young President Matters to Washington
Democracy, immigration and the US-China competition all intersect in Ecuador. Here are three ideas on how US officials can help.
