Published 4 months ago

Ecuadorians choosing a new president amid increasing violence that may scare away voters

Ecuadorians will choose a new president on Sunday, following the assassination of one of the candidates, which has heightened concerns over rising violence in the country.
The incoming administration will face challenges in funding their crime-fighting promises, as the country is dealing with a large fiscal deficit and significant debt.
Fears of violence may lead to reduced voter turnout, as people may opt to pay a fine instead of going out to vote. However, over 100,000 police and military officers are being deployed to secure the election process.

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BBC News

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Ecuadorians vote for new president in election marred by candidate’s murder

Security is high since the murder of Fernando Villavicencio as candidates hope to overturn high crime rates and a struggling economy

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Ecuadorians are choosing a new president amid increasing violence that may scare away voters

Authorities have deployed more than 100,000 police and soldiers to protect the vote against more violence.

4 months ago·India

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CTV News

Ecuadorians vote Sunday for president after a campaign dominated by demands for safety

Ecuadorians will choose a new president Sunday, less than two weeks after the South American country was shaken by the assassination of one of the candidates -- a crime that laid bare people's fears over unprecedented violence in their once-calm nation.

4 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Ecuadorians vote Sunday for president after a campaign dominated by demands for safety

Ecuadorians will choose a new president Sunday, less than two weeks after the South American country was shaken by the assassination of one of the candidates

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Ecuadorians choose new president amid increasing violence

Ecuadorians put aside fears of leaving their homes amid unprecedented violence and voted for a new president Sunday in a special election that was heavily guarded by police and soldiers in part due to the assassination of a presidential candidate this month. (August 21)

4 months ago·United States

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