Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts
Ecuadorian voters are preparing to cast their ballots for a new president for the second time in 18 months amid an unprecedented security crisis in the country.
Ecuador set for run-off in presidential election dominated by security
Surge in support sees left-wing challenger Luisa Gonzalez neck and neck with incumbent President Daniel Noboa.
Ecuador votes for new president as nation faces worst crisis in decades
To win outright Sunday, a candidate needs 50% of the vote or at least 40% with a 10-point lead over the closest opponent. If needed, a runoff election would take place on April 13.
Ecuador presidential vote pits incumbent against leftist in rerun of 2023
An April presidential run-off in Ecuador will pit incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist Luisa Gonzalez, in an unexpectedly tight contest featuring the same two candidates who were in a 2023 snap election.
Ecuador heads to run-off election between incumbent and leftist candidate
Ecuador’s center-right President Daniel Noboa fell short of securing an outright majority in the country’s general election, according to results available on Monday, setting the stage for a run-off vote against his nearest leftist rival.
Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff between conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer
Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Crime is a major issue for voters.
Ecuador: Current President and candidate Daniel Noboa voting
Ecuador's presidential election will go to a second round after a closely contested first-round result failed to produce an outright winner. The electoral authorities called it a "technical tie" after the incumbent centre-right candidate,
Ecuador's presidential runoff will test the influence of former President Correa
Ecuador's April runoff election for president will test the lasting influence of former leftist President Rafael Correa when his protege, lawyer Luisa González, goes up against the conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa.
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