Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins re-election in run-off
Daniel Noboa, candidate and leader of the National Democratic Action (ADN), won Ecuador's presidential election with 56.13% of the valid votes, compared to 43.87% for Luisa Gonzalez, candidate of the Citizen Revolution (RC), who refused to concede defeat and called for a recount.
The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Diana Atamaint, congratulated President Daniel Noboa on Sunday for his reelection in the second round of elections, in which he faced Luisa Gonzalez, a former official in Rafael Correa's administration, who did not recognize the results.
With more than 90% of the votes counted, Atamaint stated that the trend in the results "is irreversible," and therefore proclaimed that the "winning duo is the National Democratic Action (ADN) list made up of Daniel Noboa Azin and María Jose Pinto."
"Our sincere congratulations to those who have earned the trust of the Ecuadorian people," said Diana Atamaint, emphasizing that the elections took place in an "atmosphere of peace, security, and trust."
The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Diana Atamaint, emphasized the "correct functioning" of the results dissemination system and the actions of the Armed Forces and Police in ensuring the smooth running of the second round of elections.
Shortly before authorities declared Noboa the winner, the Citizen Revolution candidate rejected the results in a public appearance in Quito, the capital. "Today we do not recognize the results," he declared. He then stated, "I refuse to believe that there is a people who prefer lies to the truth."
In contrast, Noboa appeared calm in his first remarks after the announcement of the victory. "This victory was historic, a victory of more than 10 points, of more than a million votes, so there's no doubt who the winner is," he stated.
Celebrations in Quito and Guayaquil
From his residence on Olón Beach in the province of Santa Elena, Noboa celebrated his victory in the presidential elections.
Hundreds of Noboa supporters began celebrating Noboa's re-election to 2029 in north-central Quito and also in parts of Guayaquil. Holding signs and cardboard cutouts of Noboa, some supporters shouted "Noboa, President!" while others honked their car horns. The festivities included fireworks and car parades.
Noboa's supporters also took to the streets of the coastal city of Guayaquil, one of the most populous in the country, to celebrate the businessman's victory. He came to power in 2023 after defeating 47-year-old opposition lawyer Luisa González in the runoff election.
