Catholic bishops call on people to avoid polarization in Ecuador ahead of elections

Catholic bishops call on people to avoid polarization in Ecuador ahead of elections

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – As the people of Ecuador prepare for the next round of the presidential elections on Apr. 13, the dispute between the incumbent, right-wing President Daniel Noboa, and his left-winger opponent Luisa González, appears to be fiercer and fiercer, with what looks like a technical draw between them. The situation reflects the political polarization in the Andean country, which has also attained the Catholic Church. The episcopate …

Just three days after the elections in Ecuador, the polls of the country's largest consulting companies, Telcodata and Comunicaliza, already predict a technical tie between the current president of the republic and the candidate correista in the second round of the presidential elections.This Sunday a little more than 13.7 million Ecuadorians will go to the polls hoping to define the future of the country.With an Ecuador immersed in violence, th…

Dramatic Video From Widow of Slain Candidate Rocks Presidential Race in Ecuador, Confirms Drop Site Investigation

The story below could play a major role in shaping the outcome of the Ecuadorian election on Sunday, where the left-leaning party of Rafael Correa is challenging the incumbent right-wing President Daniel Noboa. If you want more coverage of Latin American politics, let us know by upgrading to a paid subscription or using this link to make a tax-deductible contribution.Haz clic aquí para leer este artículo en español.I’m upgrading to a paid subscr…

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