Ecuador’s conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff
- Ecuador will hold a presidential runoff election on April 13, featuring conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González, who received 44.43% and 44.17% of the votes, respectively, according to Ecuador's National Electoral Council.
- The candidates promise to address rising crime rates linked to drug trafficking, which have caused widespread fear among voters, as noted by various citizens expressing their concerns during the election.
- Voting is mandatory in Ecuador, with over 83% of eligible voters participating, highlighting the importance of the election amid ongoing safety issues, as reported by the National Electoral Council.
- Noboa's presidency has seen a drop in the homicide rate, but other crimes have surged, leading to mixed public opinions about his governance and approach to crime, as expressed by voters at polling stations.
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Leaning Left19Leaning Right13Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 33%
R 27%
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