Daniel Noboa Azin, a 35-year-old entrepreneur, is making waves in Ecuador’s early elections. He’s competing against Luisa González in the runoff. Noboa’s primary focus is on enhancing security. He believes that high crime rates are hindering economic growth, and so he aims for a preventive rather than punitive approach. Judicial and Prison Reform Next, Noboa […]
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