Millennial Entrepreneur Transforms Troubled Ecuador

Daniel Noboa, a 35-year-old president, and his young cabinet face the daunting task of rescuing Ecuador from its distressed debt, political assassinations, anti-mining unrest, and soaring crime rates. With an unstable legislature and limited time in office, the administration must navigate a steep learning curve while implementing reforms and curbing the country's downward spiral. Investors remain skeptical, and the government faces challenges in stabilizing fiscal accounts, attracting investment, and addressing the cocaine trafficking and extortion gangs that have overrun the nation. Additionally, the administration must contend with a cash-strapped treasury, unpopular austerity measures, and environmental concerns surrounding the oil and mining industries.