REACTION: Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Runoff Election
Center-right incumbent Daniel Noboa defeated Correa-backed Luisa González by a wide margin.
Daniel Noboa
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
On Sunday, Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will compete in a 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.
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.
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.
