Daniel Noboa, a center-right businessman whose family business includes a globally known banana brand, is facing an establishment leftist, Luisa González, in Sunday’s presidential election.
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Six Accused of Murdering Ecuadorean Presidential Candidate Are Found Dead
The prison killings have added to the sense that the nation is in thrall to a narco-trafficking industry with ties to the government.
Elections in Ecuador and Guatemala: Four Takeaways
Outsiders overperformed, underscoring the volatility of Latin American politics. Candidates calling to emulate El Salvador’s crackdown on crime did not do well.
Ecuador Election: Leftist González and Newcomer Noboa Move to Runoff
Luisa González and Daniel Noboa were the top candidates to emerge from Sunday’s election in a country where declining security has been the leading issue for most voters.
Ecuador’s Election: What to Know
With the country’s attention riveted on violence perpetrated by gangs and drug cartels, the security issue is paramount — and may be decisive.
How Ecuador’s Neighbors Unleashed Drug Violence on Its Soil
A presidential candidate’s assassination has focused global attention on the country’s extraordinary bloodshed fueled by powerful international and domestic crime groups.
Ecuador Reels From Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio
The killing of Fernando Villavicencio marks a grim turning point for a once-tranquil country now awash in violence fueled by drug gangs.
What to Know About Fernando Villavicencio, Who Was Assassinated in Ecuador
The presidential candidate who was assassinated on Wednesday had a long history in Ecuador’s public affairs, largely as an antagonist to those in power.
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Is Assassinated During Rally
The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was one of eight running in a race to be held in days.
How Ecuador Became a Gold Rush Country for Drug Cartels
In Ecuador, an intelligence official said: “People consume abroad, but they don’t understand the consequences that take place here.”