On August 17th, Ecuadorian presidential candidate, Daniel Noboa, confirmed that his campaign convoy was attacked while passing through Durán, located in the southwestern province of Guayas. Taking to Twitter, Noboa said, “Our convoy was targeted in Durán. Thankfully, we emerged unscathed. Intimidation and fear have no place in the nation we envision and are committed […]
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