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Defying predictions and expectations, incumbent Daniel Noboa won Ecuador’s presidential election with a clear lead, securing his power at a time when the right on the South American continent looks towards US President Donald Trump as a model to emulate.
Noboa’s stance on combating organized crime amid the country’s security crisis resonated with voters, even though new international cooperation agreements have yet to materialize.
Noboa’s win can be framed within a moment when the Latin American right seeks to leverage Trump’s mandate, according to analysts consulted by CNN.
“There is a trend towards the right in general in…
