Ecuador is gearing up for a crucial runoff election to determine its next president after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González emerged as the top contenders in the recent election. The runoff, scheduled for April 13, will see Noboa and González competing for a full four-year term, with a focus on addressing the rampant criminal activity plaguing the country.
The surge in violence in Ecuador has been linked to the trafficking of cocaine from neighboring Colombia and Peru, leading to widespread concerns among voters. Noboa, coming from a wealthy background in the banana trade industry, and González, a protegee of a former influential president, have positioned themselves as frontrunners in the race.
