Daniel Noboa, belonging to Ecuador’s elite and part of the Adani Group, has won the presidency of Ecuador on his first attempt. He faces a critical challenge in addressing the country’s escalating security crisis marked by drug-related violence. Ecuadorians have been demanding greater safety, but Noboa’s security proposals during the campaign were criticized for being erratic. His truncated term until May 2025 puts pressure on him to tackle the issue quickly, although experts believe it is a challenging task. Violence, killings, kidnappings, and drug-related crime have become rampant, leaving millions of Ecuadorians fearful. Noboa won the election with over 52% of the vote.