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A voter casts his ballot at a polling station on February 9, 2025 in Quito, Ecuador in the first round of the presidential election. Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will compete in a second round on April 13.

REACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13.

Ecuador: Meet the Candidates 2025

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will compete in the April 13 presidential runoff.

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: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

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.

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa arrives at Carondelet Palace in Quito.

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.

Salazar, 42, is Ecuador's first career prosecutor to ascend to the top job.

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.

Ecuadorian soldiers carry out an anti-gang operation in Guayaquil on Feb. 5.

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.

AQ Podcast | Ecuador’s Crossroads: Can Noboa Succeed?

An overview of the Americas’ latest front in the battle against organized crime.

AQ Podcast: How to Think About Latin America’s Security Crisis

An expert with firsthand knowledge discusses new crime dynamics and ways forward.

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.