Ecuador before the choice: fight against drugs and civil war!

Ecuador before the choice: fight against drugs and civil war!

Ecuador - The presidential election campaign in Ecuador is currently characterized by enormous tensions and omnipresent drug power. President Daniel Noboa, who recently went into the race as an incumbent, tries to defend his popularity and stop dying on the streets. He fights against his greatest rival, Luisa González, who is supported by former President Rafael Correa. According to Kleine Zeitung are encouraging for Noboa, which was confronted with an increase in violence despite its short term in the Voting for González.

Under Noboa's presidency, Ecuador has experienced a dramatic turn. The country has developed into a hotspot for drug trafficking in recent years, with Mexican and Italian cartels competing for control. In this dangerous environment, Noboa focused on combating the drug gangs with a "hard hand". With his Phoenix-Plan plans military interventions and stricter measures against drug crime, which is considered necessary by its supporters, for security in the country ensure. On the other hand, while he is accompanied by heavily armed soldiers in public appearances, González is a voice of change and calls for discussions with the drug cartels and respect for human rights.

important election information

The election will take place on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time), and the election obligation applies to over 13 million voters. If none of the candidates reach the 50 percent of the votes required, a runoff election will occur in April. While the debates are worried and violence remains a central topic, it remains to be seen which direction the country will take under a potential new leadership.