Publications

Ecuador closed 2025 with a record homicide rate and mounting human rights concerns, while President Noboa appears to emulate Donald Trump’s foreign policy and his allies target the opposition. We also analyze Noboa’s referendum defeat.

After an unpopular decision to remove diesel subsidies, President Noboa is focused on winning a series of ballot measures in a referendum vote that will be held on November 16.

In his new term, Noboa has proposed a referendum and leveraged his legislative control to enact controversial laws  He also called for protests against the Constitutional Court.

President Noboa was reelected by an improbably wide and unexpected margin. In this edition, we explore possible reasons behind his victory and examine what lies ahead for Ecuador.

Ecuador is days away from the presidential runoff. Noboa’s campaign is rocked by scandals  and an oil spill, while he continues to break electoral laws.

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González advance to a runoff in Ecuador elections, while González’s party will have a plurality in the National Assembly.

Stay up-to-date with the Ecuador elections. Explore the presidential debate, the performances of the 16 candidates, as well as the threats of violence and controversy surrounding them.

Explore the 2025 Ecuadorian elections. Read a detailed list of key events that have shaped the current political landscape in Ecuador.

Stay informed about Ecuador’s upcoming presidential elections and the controversy surrounding incumbent Daniel Noboa’s refusal to transfer power to Vice President Verónica Abad.

The latest on the political unrest in Ecuador prior to the general elections. Learn about the violent attacks and threats targeting presidential candidates and their associates.