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President Daniel Noboa strengthens hand to tackle crime wave but voters fail to back economic proposals
Vicious spats and name-calling are paralysing co-operation across the region
Daniel Noboa, the crime-ridden nation’s youthful leader, gambles that brazen attack will pay off domestically
Daniel Noboa orders police to seize a former vice-president who was sheltering in the mission
President Daniel Noboa aims to refinance Quito’s debt and increase VAT to fund operations against traffickers
The US condemns ongoing violence that escalated after the Choneros leader disappeared from his prison cell
Wave of kidnappings and bombings follow new president’s declaration of state of emergency
Crackdown on group believed to have links to Mexican cartel reflects new president’s security pledge
Son of banana magnate wins run-off to become country’s youngest-ever leader amid worsening security crisis
Protégé of socialist former leader faces off against centre-right business heir
Dispute between relatives over magnate’s empire has raised concerns over conflicts of interest
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