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Ecuador's President Noboa Begins Full Term with Tough Crime Bill and Economic Pledges

Daniel Noboa, sworn in for a four-year term, aims to combat drug violence with emergency powers and tackle unemployment in one of South America's most violent nations.

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa acknowledges supporters from the balcony of the presidential palace after his swearing-in ceremony for a second term in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Carlos Noriega)
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa arrives at the National Assembly to be inaugurated for a second term, in Quito, Ecuador May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Karen Toro
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa walks out of the National Assembly with his wife, Lavinia Valbonesi, and National Assembly President Niels Olsen, right, after his swearing-in ceremony for a second term, in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboai and his wife, Lavinia Valbonesi, wave from the balcony of the presidential palace after his swearing-in ceremony for a second term in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Carlos Noriega)

Overview

  • President Daniel Noboa was inaugurated for his first full term on May 24, 2025, pledging to fight drug trafficking and violent crime while addressing economic challenges.
  • Noboa introduced a crime bill granting emergency powers, including warrantless searches and preemptive pardons for security forces, drawing criticism from human rights advocates.
  • Despite a 15% drop in violent deaths in 2024, Ecuador saw a 58% rise in homicides in early 2025, highlighting the urgency of Noboa's anti-crime agenda.
  • The president also promised to boost job creation and investment, with only 33% of Ecuadorians holding full-time jobs as of late 2024.
  • Noboa’s administration has hired Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, to advise on security, raising concerns about militarization and oversight.