20.04.2025 10:00
On April 13, following the presidential election won by Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa with 56.13%, security forces were put on high alert due to suspicions of an assassination attempt. The Armed Forces Command also confirmed intelligence regarding potential attacks on strategic locations and state institutions.
Security forces were put on high alert due to a possible assassination attempt against President Daniel Noboa in Ecuador.
"THE ATTEMPT TO CREATE CHAOS IS A PATHETIC SITUATION"
In a statement from the Presidential Press Office, it was stated, "We strongly condemn and reject any attempt on the life of our President, state officials, and public servants. The attempt by criminal organizations to create chaos through violence, fear, and terror in collaboration with political circles that were defeated in the elections is a pathetic situation." The statement emphasized that all security protocols have been activated, stating, "We will respond with all our strength. They will test our determination. They bring death, while we defend life, democracy, and freedom."
THE ARMY CONFIRMED
The Ecuadorian Armed Forces Command also confirmed intelligence regarding attacks on strategic points and state institutions, reporting that plans have begun to be made for actions aimed at disturbing the streets through protests that have turned violent.
HE WON THE ELECTION WITH 56%
In the second round of presidential elections held on April 13, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE), the current President Noboa won the election by receiving 56.13% of the votes. The leftist candidate of the opposition, Luisa Gonzalez, announced that they do not recognize the results, claiming that the election was fraudulent.