Ecuador heads to the polls for presidential election led by millionaire president and leftist lawyer

Ecuador’s presidential election features a rematch between conservative President Daniel Noboa and leftist Luis González, with both candidates prioritizing reducing crime levels linked to drug trafficking. With over 13.7 million eligible voters, mandatory voting is in place, and a runoff election will occur if no candidate secures 50% of the vote. Noboa, a banana trade heir, has seen a decrease in the homicide rate during his term, while González, a mentee of former President Rafael Correa, aims to address corruption and authoritarianism in the country.

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