Spanish Government congratulates Noboa and celebrates the “peaceful conduct” of the elections in Ecuador

Eduardo González The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Daniel Noboa on Monday on his reelection as President of Ecuador and celebrated the "peaceful conduct" of the second round of the presidential elections, held on Sunday. "The Government of Spain congratulates Daniel Noboa on his election as President of the Republic of Ecuador, as well as the Ecuadorian people for their democratic participation in the second round of elections," the Ministry said in a statement. "Spain celebrates the peaceful conduct" of the electoral process, "which included the presence of international observation missions and demonstrated the civic commitment of Ecuadorian citizens to democracy," it continued. "Spain reaffirms its commitment to the fraternal relations of friendship and cooperation that unite us with Ecuador, and will work with the Ecuadorian authorities in favor of sustainable development, the defense of democracy, and the protection of the rights of migrants," it added. “Spain will continue to support Ecuador as a sister country in Latin America, both bilaterally and in regional and international forums,” the statement concluded. With a voter turnout of 83.7 percent, Noboa won the second round of the presidential elections with 56 percent of the vote, allowing him to remain in office, which he held in 2023. His rival, the Correísta Luisa González Haya, who obtained 44 percent of the votes, has denounced electoral fraud. The elections took place after Noboa declared a state of emergency and amid a climate of violence and polarization. Speaking to the media ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (EAC) meeting, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated this Monday that, based on the information he had received from both the Ecuadorian National Electoral Commission and the European Union Election Observation Mission, "the results being reported, which indicate the victory of candidate Daniel Noboa, are correct." "Everything indicates, although the vote count is not yet complete, and we will wait for it to be complete, that this data is being produced reliably," he added, in statements to the press before the vote. He also expressed his desire to work with the new Ecuadorian government and recalled the "fraternal relationship" between Spain and Ecuador. Sumar, PP and the rest The spokesperson for Sumar (a minority party in Pedro Sánchez's coalition government), Verónica Martínez, wrote on the social network Bluesky that, "given the results in Ecuador, we underline the importance of guaranteeing maximum transparency and respect for the popular will." "Any doubts about the process must be addressed with institutional rigor and international observation." "Democracy is strengthened with clarity, legality, and trust," he added. For its part, Podemos has denounced electoral fraud, demanded a recount to ensure a "democratic and fair" process, and accused Noboa of "trampling on the Constitution." In a very different tone, the president of the People's Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, extended his "congratulations to President Daniel Noboa on his reelection." "The Ecuadorian people's support for stability, security, and development." From the Popular Party, we hope that this new mandate will serve to strengthen ties between sister countries,” he added via the social media platform X. For his part, Santiago Abascal of Vox celebrated Noboa's “crushing” victory over the “corrupt and impoverishing” Correístas. Embassy in Spain For its part, the Ecuadorian Embassy in Spain greeted President Noboa on Monday and congratulated him on “his resounding victory in Spain and Ecuador.” “Our migrants maintain their love for Ecuador and their trust in his leadership. Let us continue working with the same commitment and dedication,” he added. According to the Embassy, “more than 87,000 Ecuadorians attended the 19 venues in Spain,” representing “an estimated 46% national participation, a historic record that demonstrates the patriotism and love for Ecuador.”

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