El presidente ecuatoriano Daniel Noboa, el 11 de febrero de 2025. (Isaac Castillo / Flickr / Presidencia de la República)

Ecuador Rejects Noboa’s Rightward Turn

Ecuadorians vote against the government’s U.S.-aligned agenda, defending progressive constitutional protections and opposing foreign military bases.
¿Puede la democracia frenar al extráctivismo y al autoritarismo?

¿Puede la democracia frenar al extráctivismo y al autoritarismo?

El electorado ecuatoriano acudirá a una segunda vuelta en abril en un clima altamente polarizado. Está en juego una lucha política más amplia entre autoritarismo y democracia.
Can Democracy Stop Extractivism and Authoritarianism?

Can Democracy Stop Extractivism and Authoritarianism?

Ecuador’s electorate will go to a runoff vote in April in a highly polarized climate. At stake is a broader political struggle between authoritarianism and democracy.
In a Polarized Political Climate, Ecuador Heads to a Presidential Runoff

In a Polarized Political Climate, Ecuador Heads to a Presidential Runoff

Ecuador held its general election on February 9. Defying the polls, Ecuadorians will be heading to a runoff race in April to choose its next president.