A presidential runoff is likely in Ecuador between an ally of ex-president and a banana tycoon’s son

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A presidential runoff is likely in Ecuador between an ally of ex-president and a banana tycoon’s son

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Ecuadorian voters will have to head to the polls again in October for a runoff between Luisa González and Daniel Noboa.

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Regina Garcia Cano

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In addition to the need to ensure public safety, the new president will also need to address the country's struggling economy, which is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Central Bank has lowered its growth forecast for 2023 from 3.1% to 2.6%, and analysts believe that the actual growth rate could be even lower.

Daniel Noboa, the youngest of the eight candidates at 35 years old, had not polled higher than fifth place in the polls leading up to the election.

Luisa González, a lawyer and former lawmaker, campaigned on her association with the party of former President Rafael Correa.

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The Washington Post

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2023 Ecuadorian general election

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Luisa González, a lawyer and former lawmaker, campaigned on her association with the party of former President Rafael Correa.

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