Candidates Luisa González and Daniel Noboa recently debated security issues ahead of Ecuador’s October 15 runoff. Both wore bulletproof vests, highlighting security concerns. This focus comes after the killing of candidate Fernando Villavicencio in August. González, who aligns with ex-president Rafael Correa, vows to tackle gangs causing fear. “I’ll militarize prisons, customs, and ports,” she […]
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