Ecuador presidential election is on Feb. 9 Security remains biggest issue for many voters President Noboa cites fall in violent crime and use of military Opponents say more needs to be done QUITO ...

Noboa's opponents say he has failed to enact his 2023 pledge to house the most dangerous criminals on prison boats and that a rise in value-added tax to fund security has not borne fruit.

Ecuador's Noboa Touts Law and Order Progress as He Seeks Reelection By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Drug-related violence that has rocked Ecuador in recent years is once again the biggest ...