The violence, which the outgoing government blames on drug gangs, reached a crescendo during the campaign with the murder of anti-corruption candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was shot dead while leaving a Quito campaign event in August

Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidential election, pledges to rebuild country

By News on the Net -- Reuters——Bio and Archives--October 16, 2023

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QUITO/GUAYAQUIL, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Business heir Daniel Noboa on Sunday won Ecuador's presidential election, vowing to rebuild the South American country, which is struggling with a weak economy and rising crime and violence.

Thirty five-year-old Noboa, a surprise qualifier for the run-off in the early election, has pledged to improve the economy and create jobs for young people, as well as to house dangerous criminals on prison ships. ---More...

Daniel Noboa, a 35 year old rightwing banana baron has just been elected the new President of Ecuador, and is the youngest person to ever hold that post.

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The violence, which the outgoing government blames on drug gangs, reached a crescendo during the campaign with the murder of anti-corruption candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was shot dead while leaving a Quito campaign event in August

Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidential election, pledges to rebuild country

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