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Ecuador’s election: crunch time for the public finances

Ecuador’s presidential election on Sunday is set to be a tight race, with a second round run-off in April likely to be needed to separate the two leading candidates. Among the next government’s multiple challenges are improving the security situation and electricity supply, both of which are likely to be costly and hinder officials’ efforts to stabilise the public finances.

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