Ecuador's Presidential Hopefuls Vow to Fulfill Dreams and Tackle Drug Trade

Daniel Noboa, the son of Ecuadorian banana baron Alvaro Noboa, is running for president in hopes of fulfilling his family's long-standing ambition. Noboa, who has distanced himself from his father's populist rhetoric, is focusing on proposals to attract foreign investment, develop Ecuador's business sector, and create jobs, particularly for young people. The country's struggling economy, exacerbated by the pandemic, rising crime rates, and emigration, has made job creation a key issue in the election. Noboa's employment-focused campaign has gained traction, and he is set to face Luisa Gonzalez, the protégé of former President Rafael Correa, in a tight second-round contest.