Ecuador will hold a presidential runoff election on April 13 between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Both candidates advanced from a field of 16 contenders, with Noboa receiving 44.43% of the votes and González earning 44.17%. The election follows a spike in violence and crime in the country, with voters seeking solutions to improve security and the economy. Noboa, a banana trade heir, and González, a protegée of a former president, emerged as front-runners in the race. Voting is mandatory in Ecuador, and turnout was high at over 83% of eligible voters. Noboa’s presidency saw a decrease in the homicide rate but a rise in other crimes like kidnapping and extortion, prompting concerns among voters.
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Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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