The president assured that the country is registering improvements in GDP, reduction in crime and stability in the energy system
President Daniel Noboa addressed different issues in a radio interview, where he highlighted that Ecuador is going through a period of growth driven by strategic sectors such as oil, mining and construction.
According to the president, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projects growth of up to 2.5% according to international estimates, while the Government expects to exceed 3% in the first quarter of the year.
In terms of security, Noboa said that common crimes have fallen by 30% during 2026, including robberies and extortion, and that there has also been a reduction in homicides nationwide
.The head of state also highlighted the improvement in the country's risk, which stands at 346 points, with the goal of reducing it to 300, as well as the stability of the electrical system without the risk of blackouts.
Finally, the president reiterated that Ecuador maintains a policy of international openness with strategic allies such as The United States, China and Russia, and that the country is moving towards transparent elections with its political movement defined at 80%.
