Ecuador’s new President Daniel Noboa, who took office on 23 November, faces a daunting task. Noboa was voted in following a snap election triggered by his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso (2021-2023), who was facing an impeachment vote after left-wing opponents accused him of corruption. A progressive plan to tackle the root causes of crime gave way to a far more hardline stance as Noboa defied expectations to win the presidency. Polls have repeatedly identified security as voters’ top concern, and he will be judged above all else on his ability to curtail spiralling violence.End of preview - This article contains approximately 1368 words.
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