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Daniel Noboa
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Noboa in 2025
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| 48th President of Ecuador | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2023 |
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| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Guillermo Lasso |
| Member of the National Assembly from Santa Elena |
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| In office 14 May 2021 – 17 May 2023 |
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Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín
30 November 1987 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Political party | National Democratic Action (since 2022) |
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United Ecuadorian (before 2022) |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Residence | Carondelet Palace |
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Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín (born 30 November 1987) is an Ecuadorian politician and businessman. He is the 48th and current president of Ecuador, serving since 2023. When he first took office at age 35, he became the second-youngest president in Ecuador's history. He was also the youngest person ever elected to the role.
Noboa was a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador from 2021 to 2023. The Assembly was dissolved in 2023 due to a special constitutional rule called muerte cruzada. Before his political career, Noboa worked in his family's exporting business, Noboa Corporation. His father, Álvaro Noboa, is a businessman who ran for president of Ecuador five times.
In May 2023, Daniel Noboa announced he would run for president in a special election. He ran with the National Democratic Action party. Many people were surprised when he made it to the final round of the election in October, as his early poll numbers were low. Noboa won the election on 15 October 2023, getting almost 52% of the votes. He was re-elected for a full four-year term in May 2025, winning against the same opponent, Luisa González.
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Early Life and Education
Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín was born in Miami, Florida, United States, on 30 November 1987. He grew up in Guayaquil, Ecuador. His parents are Ecuadorian businessman Álvaro Noboa and physician Annabella Azín.
Noboa studied at New York University Stern School of Business, graduating in 2010. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In 2022, he received a master's degree in political communication from George Washington University.
Business Career
At 18, Noboa started his own company, DNA Entertainment Group. This company focused on organizing events.
His family owns Noboa Corporation, a large company that exports bananas. Daniel Noboa worked there as a shipping director. He was also the commercial and logistics director from 2010 to June 2018.
Political Career
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National Assembly
Noboa was elected to the National Assembly in 2021. He represented Santa Elena Province for the United Ecuadorian political party. He took office on 14 May 2021. In the same month, he became the head of the Economic Development Commission. His political views in the Assembly were seen as being in the center or center-right.
On 17 May 2023, the National Assembly was dissolved by President Guillermo Lasso. This ended Noboa's time as an assemblyman.
2023 Presidential Campaign
In May 2023, after the parliament was dissolved, Noboa announced he would run for president. He ran with the National Democratic Action (ADN) party. His running mate was businesswoman Verónica Abad Rojas.
His campaign focused on creating jobs and improving the justice system. He also promised to offer tax benefits for new businesses.
In polls before the election, Noboa's support was low. However, on 20 August, he received 23.47% of the votes. This allowed him to advance to the final round of the election on 15 October, where he faced Luisa González. His strong performance was a surprise to many.
In the second round, Noboa won with 55% of the votes. He became the youngest president in Ecuadorian history at 35 years old. After his win, Noboa thanked voters for believing in his "new political project." He promised to bring peace back to the country and create jobs. Before becoming president, Noboa visited the United States and Europe. He met with officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to discuss Ecuador's financial situation.
Presidency (2023–present)
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| Verónica Abad Rojas (2023–2025) María José Pinto (2025–present) |
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| Election | 2023 2025 |
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| Seat | Carondelet Palace |
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First Term: 2023-2025
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Noboa became president on 23 November 2023. His inaugural speech lasted seven minutes. He spoke about changing "old ways" in the National Assembly. Since he was elected in a special election, he had 18 months to finish the previous president's term.
Soon after taking office, Noboa promised to reduce violence and create jobs. He also ordered changes to drug policies.
Noboa also proposed deporting some foreign prisoners to reduce overcrowding in jails. He considered building new high-security prisons. He aimed to cut government spending and use gold reserves to raise money.
On 9 December, Noboa spoke to the United Nations Security Council. He highlighted security issues and criminal group activities as top priorities. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in December 2023.
Relationship with Vice President Verónica Abad Rojas
From the start of their term, Noboa and Vice President Verónica Abad Rojas had disagreements. Abad Rojas was appointed as a "peace collaborator" between Israel and the Palestinians. She was asked to work from the Ecuadorian embassy in Tel Aviv. Abad Rojas called this a "forced exile."
In June 2024, Abad Rojas faced an attempt to remove her from office, but she remained vice president. In November 2024, she was temporarily suspended from her role by the labor ministry. Noboa then named Sariha Moya as acting vice president. However, a judge lifted Abad Rojas' suspension in December 2024.
In January 2025, Noboa appointed Cynthia Gellibert as Vice President with temporary presidential duties during the campaign. This was because the president must take a leave of absence during a presidential campaign.
In March 2025, Noboa again appointed Cynthia Gellibert as vice president by decree, suspending Abad Rojas.
State of Emergency
On 7 January 2024, a gang leader escaped from prison in Guayaquil. The next day, Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency. This allowed authorities to suspend some rights and use the military inside prisons. Riots then broke out in several prisons.
Two days later, armed attacks happened across the country. A television station was even stormed during a live broadcast. The government received support from the opposition to deal with the situation.
Diplomatic Incident with Mexico
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On 5 April 2024, Ecuadorian police entered the Mexican embassy in Quito. This action was taken to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas, who was living there. He had been granted political protection just hours before.
Many countries, including Mexico, said this action violated international agreements about embassies. Noboa stated that he made "exceptional decisions to protect national security." He said he would not allow people involved in serious crimes to be given protection. Noboa later said he wanted to resolve the issue with Mexico, but that "justice is not negotiated."
Second Term: 2025-2029
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In May 2024, Noboa registered to run for re-election in the 2025 Ecuadorian general election. In August 2024, he named María José Pinto as his running mate.
In February 2025, Noboa advanced to the final round of the election, again facing Luisa González. In April 2025, Noboa was re-elected president with 55% of the vote. This was a clear victory for him. He began his second term on 24 May 2025.
In March 2025, Noboa said he wanted help from American, European, and Brazilian armies to fight criminal groups. He also met with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who agreed to help.
Political Positions
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Noboa is often seen as supporting economic freedom and business. He has described his own political views as "center, center-left." Some experts, however, describe him as right-wing because of his pro-business and conservative ideas.
Noboa supports LGBTQ+ rights and has spoken out against unfair treatment. In his first government plan, he suggested better access to healthcare for transgender people. His second plan includes expanding health services for women and promoting equality.
Personal Life
In 2018, Noboa married Gabriela Goldbaum. They had a daughter and later separated.
In 2019, Noboa met social media influencer Lavinia Valbonesi. He hired her as his personal nutritionist. They married in 2021 and have two sons.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Noboa para niños
