President Daniel Noboa secured a second term Sunday, April 13, with a decisive victory over leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez, solidifying his mandate to confront escalating violence and promote conservative social policies in a deeply polarized nation.
Noboa secured 56% of the vote, defeating Gonzalez who garnered 44%. Diana Atamaint, president of the National Electoral Council, called the result “irreversible” and congratulated the National Democratic Action ticket of Noboa and running mate Maria Jose Pinto, according to Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
Voter turnout exceeded 83%, marking a high level of civic participation. However, Gonzalez denounced what she described as a “grotesque electoral fraud” and demanded a recount, accusing the National Electoral Council of partiality and abuse of power. Despite the allegations, international observers reported no evidence of irregularities.
Noboa, who took office in 2023, centered his campaign on combating drug violence and insecurity — issues that have deeply unsettled the nation. His administration has implemented emergency measures in several provinces and militarized conflict zones, drawing comparisons to El Salvador’s security policies.
In a move that bridged ideological divides, both Noboa and Gonzalez signed the “Public Commitment for Children, Life and Family” during the campaign, as previoulsy reported by Diario Cristiano. The agreement, backed by Evangelical and Catholic leaders, aims to ensure that public education and institutions do not promote gender ideology and rejects any form of “sex change” procedures in minors.
Noboa reaffirmed his dedication to these values, stating his administration will “remain firm in the defense of Christian and family principles.” He emphasized the need to protect children from ideological influences, saying, “Educational texts will not promote ideologies that threaten the family and childhood.”
The signing was welcomed by various religious and social groups, who viewed it as a key step in safeguarding traditional values amid growing global acceptance of gender ideologies.
With his reelection, Noboa faces the dual challenge of consolidating his security agenda and delivering on promises related to family and child protection. Political tensions remain, fueled by allegations of fraud from supporters of former President Rafael Correa, although the significant margin of victory may undermine those claims.
Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
