In Ecuador, Mounting Challenges Threaten Noboa’s Reelection
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
QUITO—Just a few weeks ago, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa seemed poised to easily win the 2025 presidential election, with most polls placing him as the frontrunner. He boasted over 50% public approval and 30% voter intention. However, a series of costly electricity blackouts around the country has abruptly changed perceptions, and recent polls show that voters are increasingly pessimistic about the future of his candidacy.Elected last year to complete the term of former President Guillermo Lasso, who called an unprecedented snap election, Noboa has governed for just over ten months....
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