The Mexican senator has supported authoritarian figures like Nicolás Maduro and Rafael Correa and is linked to socialism
The interference of Noroña in the electoral process of another Latin American country and defending a candidate close to Chavismo, caused criticism on social media.
The senator has been harshly criticized for his systematic refusal to acknowledge human rights violations and forced disappearances in Mexico. However, he presents himself as a defender of democracy abroad.
The Mexican senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña, accused without evidence a supposed electoral fraud in the presidential elections in Ecuador, held last April 13. Noroña is known for his positions aligned with communism and his ideological closeness to authoritarian regimes in Latin America.
During a video broadcast on social media, the legislator from Morena stated that “that was expected, an electoral fraud in Ecuador.” This in reference to the preliminary results of the National Electoral Council (CNE) that gave a wide lead to Daniel Noboa, the current president of the Andean country.
Although the vote count wasn't concluded yet at the time of his statement, Noroña suggested that an imposition was being orchestrated to reelect Noboa. The same position as the losing candidate, Luisa González, from the Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party, led by former president Rafael Correa and ally of the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro.
The elections in Ecuador proceeded peacefully and with high citizen participation, over 83%. However, González and her party denounced irregularities. They even pointed out the alleged planting of records with votes to incriminate the leftist candidate in case of a defeat.
However, with more than 90% of the records counted, the CNE declared the trend in favor of Noboa irreversible and his running mate.
Noroña has shown support for authoritarian figures like Nicolás Maduro and Rafael Correa. Added to his constant disdain for citizen complaints in Mexico, they call into question his credibility and commitment to democratic values.
Various world leaders congratulated Noboa on his victory, highlighting the democratic development of the day. From the United States, President Donald Trump sent his congratulations.
Also, leaders and governments from countries like Chile, Dominican Republic, Peru, and Spain recognized the triumph of the Ecuadorian president and his commitment to democracy.
From Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado stated: “Ecuador won, the Americas won, freedom and democracy won.”
