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Sparks flew in Ecuador’s presidential debate on Sunday as incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González locked horns over crime, corruption, and the country’s future ahead of the April 13 runoff. Personal jabs and policy clashes dominated the high-stakes faceoff, with security concerns taking center stage in a nation grappling with rising violence.
González, a left-leaning former lawmaker, accused Noboa of failing to curb drug trafficking and economic inequality, while Noboa defended his record, emphasizing infrastructure investments and calling his rival 'out of touch.' The debate turned particularly heated when discussing allegations of graft within both candidates’ parties—a sore spot for voters weary of political scandals.
Analysts say the debate highlighted Ecuador’s deepening polarization, with younger voters Split between González’s social reform pledges and Noboa’s business-friendly agenda. As the race tightens, all eyes are on whether Sunday’s showdown shifts momentum in this critical election for Latin America’s most biodiverse nation.
Sparks flew in Ecuador’s presidential debate on Sunday as incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González locked horns over crime, corruption, and the country’s future ahead of the April 13 runoff. Personal jabs and policy clashes dominated the high-stakes faceoff, with security concerns taking center stage in a nation grappling with rising violence.
González, a left-leaning former lawmaker, accused Noboa of failing to curb drug trafficking and economic inequality, while Noboa defended his record, emphasizing infrastructure investments and calling his rival 'out of touch.' The debate turned particularly heated when discussing allegations of graft within both candidates’ parties—a sore spot for voters weary of political scandals.
Analysts say the debate highlighted Ecuador’s deepening polarization, with younger voters Split between González’s social reform pledges and Noboa’s business-friendly agenda. As the race tightens, all eyes are on whether Sunday’s showdown shifts momentum in this critical election for Latin America’s 
most biodiverse nation.
