Fraud Alleged As Protesters Scuffle

April 3, 2017 by

A row has erupted over Ecuador’s presidential elections after early results indicate a victory for the incumbent party’s candidate. With more than 98% of the votes counted, Lenin Moreno of the Socialist Party had won 51.15% and his challenger Guillermo Lasso 48.85% of the votes. Mr Lasso has demanded a recount, arguing electoral fraud was … Read more

Ruling Party Candidate Lenin Moreno In Lead

February 20, 2017 by

Partial official results in Ecuador’s presidential election have put ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno in the lead – but he may face a run-off. Left-wing incumbent Rafael Correa is standing down after leading the South American nation for a decade. Mr Moreno has 38% of the vote with conservative Guillermo Lasso on 30%, based on … Read more