Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador: Can Ecuador find peace?

BBC South America correspondent Ione Wells speaks to Daniel
Noboa, President of Ecuador, ahead of the close-run presidential
election.


Since Mr Noboa came to power 16 months ago, he has taken an
uncompromising stance on the violence gripping his country. With
criminal gangs locked in a battle to control lucrative drug
routes, President Noboa has militarised his country’s streets and
prisons. Now he is calling on the United States and Europe to
provide forces for back-up.


Migrants fleeing Ecuador point to the chronic violence but also
rising unemployment as reasons for leaving. In response, Mr Noboa
has pledged to increase opportunities, tackle inflation and bring
the violence under control. His critics say his tough stance has
brought about little change. He also faces accusations of human
rights abuses.


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