Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has been declared the victor of a contentious presidential election, defeating Luisa González and vowing to tackle the nation’s escalating security crisis, despite allegations of electoral misconduct.
Ecuador's President Claims Victory Amid Election Controversy
Ecuador's President Claims Victory Amid Election Controversy
In a tumultuous election, Daniel Noboa promises to restore order while facing immediate opposition from his rival.
April 13, 2025, 11:00 p.m. ET - In a surprising turn, President Daniel Noboa, following a swift rise in poll numbers during his shortened 2023 term, has emerged as the clear winner of Ecuador’s latest presidential election. The results came amidst a backdrop of rampant drug-related violence that has plagued the nation, and Noboa's campaign focused heavily on promises to restore law and order.
Noboa, 37, triumphed over his adversary Luisa González, 47, who was closely allied with former President Rafael Correa. Throughout the election campaign, both candidates traded allegations of electoral malfeasance, culminating in González's statement, in which she firmly rejected the election results: “We do not recognize these results,” she asserted during a press conference at her party's headquarters, Citizen Revolution.
In celebrating his victory from Olón, Noboa declared, “This day has been historic... There is no doubt who the winner is.” However, his approach to securing power raised eyebrows; just a day before the election, he enacted a state of emergency in several regions, including strongholds of his opponent, calling into question the integrity of the electoral process. The emergency status allows military and police to enter homes without consent while curtailing public gatherings, stirring fears of voter suppression among González's supporters.
Noboa, 37, triumphed over his adversary Luisa González, 47, who was closely allied with former President Rafael Correa. Throughout the election campaign, both candidates traded allegations of electoral malfeasance, culminating in González's statement, in which she firmly rejected the election results: “We do not recognize these results,” she asserted during a press conference at her party's headquarters, Citizen Revolution.
In celebrating his victory from Olón, Noboa declared, “This day has been historic... There is no doubt who the winner is.” However, his approach to securing power raised eyebrows; just a day before the election, he enacted a state of emergency in several regions, including strongholds of his opponent, calling into question the integrity of the electoral process. The emergency status allows military and police to enter homes without consent while curtailing public gatherings, stirring fears of voter suppression among González's supporters.
