Ecuador Set for Presidential Run-Off After Tight Election

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:15:38 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Ecuador Set for Presidential Run-Off After Tight Election

Ecuador's recent presidential election results in a run-off, with candidates Daniel Noboa and Luisa González in a close contest, prompting diverse voter sentiments across the nation.


Following a tightly contested first-round election, Ecuador's electoral authority has declared a run-off set for April, as incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González achieved nearly identical vote percentages. Supporters rallied behind both candidates, reflecting deep-seated views on issues like security and the economy. Noboa has prioritized military involvement to combat gang violence, while González has criticized the current administration's failures on socio-economic fronts. The race has highlighted stark divisions among voters, with many expressing frustration over the political landscape and the challenges ahead.


Ecuador's presidential election will go to a nail-biting second round in April as the first round ended in what officials are calling a "technical tie." Incumbent Daniel Noboa, representing the center-right, and left-wing contender Luisa González garnered closely rivaling votes, compelling the electoral authorities to schedule a run-off. Early exit polling had sparked hope among Noboa's supporters for an outright victory, but the final count dashed those expectations. On the ground in Quito, Noboa's campaign has been buoyed by a promise of continued military assistance to curb escalating gang violence, while his critics, like González, accuse him of failing to address economic hardships, poverty, and power shortages effectively. With roughly 14 million Ecuadorians voting, the political atmosphere remains rife with division, as voters grapple with their options going into the next round, where both candidates will have to tackle pressing societal issues amid a backdrop of insecurity and economic strife.

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