CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians have a universal demand for the president they are choosing Sunday — safety.
The runoff election in the South American country pits an heir to a banana empire, Daniel Noboa, against an attorney, Luisa González.
The election comes as more Ecuadorians become victims of drug-related violence that erupted roughly three years ago and intensified in August, when a presidential candidate was assassinated in broad daylight.
Lasso, a conservative former banker, clashed constantly with lawmakers after his election in 2021 and decided not to run in the special election.
The next president must be able to do even something small.”___Gonzalo Solano contributed to this report from Quito, Ecuador.
Persons:
Daniel Noboa, Luisa González, Guillermo Lasso, Lasso, demagoguery, Julio Ricaurte, ”, Rafael Correa, Correa, Rosa Amaguaña, “, ” Amaguaña, ” ___ Gonzalo Solano
Organizations:
Sunday, National Assembly, Lasso, National Police, Assembly, Economic Development Commission, Corp
Locations:
CARACAS, Venezuela, American, Ecuador, Quito, “