Correismo Promises a Phantom Questions Show in the Presidential Debate

The National Electoral Debate Committee is in the process of defining the thematic axes for the crucial presidential debate between  Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, scheduled for March 23, 2025. This meeting will be essential for Ecuadorian voters to contrast the proposals of both candidates ahead of the second electoral round.

María Gabriela Castro, a committee member, has announced that the thematic axes will be presented on March 17, 2025, highlighting the challenge of "summarizing the country's urgencies". The debate will address five themes, two more than in the previous meeting, reflecting the complexity of the challenges facing Ecuador.

Noboa seeks to continue the policies implemented during his brief but effective term, especially in terms of security and economic reactivation. His administration has achieved a significant reduction in violence and laid the foundations for sustainable growth, moving away from economic models that have proven ineffective in the past.

In contrast,  González represents the return of the so-called "Citizen Revolution," a political project questioned for its negative economic results and accusations of systemic corruption. Her platform evokes policies that once led the country to a fiscal and security crisis, from which Ecuador is still struggling to fully recover.

It is important to remember González's unconvincing performance in previous debates, where she showed a tendency to evade specific questions on critical issues such as corruption and the economic crisis inherited from her political movement. This attitude raises concerns among voters about her ability to face the country's current challenges with transparency and effectiveness.

The committee has launched a citizen survey, available until March 7, to determine the thematic axes of the debate, aiming to reflect the most urgent concerns of the population. Topics such as security, employment, and the fight against corruption are expected to be central, areas where Noboa's administration has shown tangible progress.

Additionally, the committee is in the process of selecting the debate moderator, evaluating profiles of communicators to present a shortlist to the National Electoral Council (CNE) before March 7. The selection of the moderator will be crucial to ensure a balanced debate and effectively address the most relevant issues for the country's future.

In conclusion, this debate is shaping up as a decisive opportunity for Ecuadorians to evaluate two contrasting visions for the country: the continuation of a model that has shown positive results in a short time, versus the proposal to return to policies whose effectiveness and transparency have been widely questioned.