During an event with the National Network of Women of Ecuador, Luisa González focused her intervention on attacking President Daniel Noboa, whom she labeled as "sexist" without presenting concrete evidence. She did so in a political context where the country demands real solutions to the economic and security crisis.
The correísmo candidate accused Noboa of not respecting women in his personal and political environment, without considering that the current president has promoted active female participation in his cabinet, including Vice President Verónica Abad. Despite her statements, González avoided addressing allegations of political gender violence against her before the TCE.
González presented her female empowerment plan "Sangre Nueva," with loans of up to $40,000 for caregiver mothers. However, the plan lacks clarity on its funding and sustainability mechanisms, especially in a country still burdened by debts and imbalances inherited from correísmo.
Additionally, she promised to create 10,000 jobs for caregivers and nurses and to reactivate virtual technical education. However, she didn't explain how these promises will translate into real jobs or public investment. In contrast, Noboa's government has prioritized security programs and fiscal stabilization that are the foundation for any responsible social policy.
Luisa González
The candidate insisted on the effects of unemployment, violence, and poverty on women, acknowledging that there are areas taken over by criminal gangs. But she overlooked that those same areas were strengthened during the governments of the Citizen Revolution, when citizen security and institutional strengthening were neglected.
During her speech, González claimed to have been the target of personal attacks and threats, but avoided detailing specific proposals to confront the gangs or reform the justice system. Instead of concrete proposals, she opted for a confrontational tone that didn't offer clear solutions to the country's structural problems.
Meanwhile, Noboa's administration has managed to contain peaks of violence in key cities and has strengthened international cooperation to combat organized crime. These actions have improved the perception of security, especially in vulnerable sectors. In response to González's statements, a political analyst commented: "The country needs solutions, not victimizing speeches. Noboa, with mistakes and successes, is making complex decisions that many evaded in the past."
In times when the country demands responsibility, the contrast between a candidate focused on confrontation and a president who faces reality with actions becomes evident. The citizens will have to decide between emotional speeches or responsible paths toward the future.
