Daniel Noboa

A combination picture shows Ecuador's presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez of the Revolucion Ciudadana party (L) and Ecuador's President and presidential candidate for re-election Daniel Noboa addressing the media on the day of a televised presidential debate, in Quito, Ecuador March 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo
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Ecuadorian presidential candidate Daniel Noboa and his wife Lavinia Valbonesi, attend a presidential election night gathering, in Santa Elena, Ecuador October 15, 2023. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
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Ecuadorian presidential candidate Daniel Noboa and his wife Lavinia Valbonesi celebrate his win in the presidential election, in Santa Elena, Ecuador October 15, 2023. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos
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