Daniel Noboa: Ecuador re-elects president with controversial approach to tackling gang crime
The 37-year-old president introduced a heavy-handed approach to drug gangs when he was first elected in 2023 – with the security forces later accused of carrying out extrajudicial killings. His opponent has rejected the result, claiming "grotesque" electoral fraud.
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Daniel Noboa addresses supporters after early returns showed him in the lead in the presidential election run-off. Pic: AP
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Daniel Noboa addresses the media in Santa Elena, Ecuador, as the electoral council says he has won the election.
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Luisa Gonzalez addresses supporters during the presidential election in Quito, Ecuador.
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A supporter of Mr Noboa carries his cardboard cut-out as she celebrates his victory. Pic: Reuters
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Supporters of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa celebrate in Quito, Ecuador. Pic: Reuters
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