Ecuador will hold its presidential runoff on October 15. Daniel Noboa and Luisa González are the final candidates. They’re facing off amid an unusual wave of violence in the country. Political analyst Natali Becerra notes that past debates had little impact. Specifically, Noboa’s support barely moved, while González gained three points. Still, 12% of voters […]
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