Socialist Leader Nears Power After Tapping Ecuador Voter Anger
- González gives Correismo movement a chance of retaking power
- Party’s beliefs indicate likely friction with the IMF
Ecuador’s main socialist party has its best shot of taking power in the Andean nation in nearly a decade. Presidential candidate Luisa González is leading the charge, backed by an experienced political machine and fueled by voter anger.
González, 47, forced a runoff in Sunday’s election, defying polls to finish neck-and-neck with President Daniel Noboa, 37. A shrinking economy, rampant gang activity and a recent bout of disruptive blackouts under Noboa have been enough to persuade voters to give González and her party Citizen Revolution another look.