President Ecuador Daniel Novore, who was re-elected for a second term on Sunday, reiterated his goal on Tuesday to establish a security alliance with US President Donald Trump to receive “real help” in fighting crime.
Novoa, a 37-year-old outsider candidate and the youngest president of Ecuador; defeat Socialist candidate Luisa Gonzalez due to an 11-point difference in the presidential leak election on Sunday. Noboa’s next four-year term begins on May 24th.
Novoa was first appointed in November 2023. Conclusion The remainder of his term of office of his predecessor, the conservative former president Guillermo Lasso. Noboa was the first to run Center left I have it with the government explained He himself is the “center left.” Since then, his administration has focused on eradicating violent gangster crimes and drug trafficking in Ecuador, calling for US aid after President Trump returns to the White House.
President Ecuador spoke on tuesday CNNespañol He then said he was happy to welcome the support of foreign security forces “we need it.” He made it clear that in theory, the US military would not patrol the streets of Ecuador and instead play a supportive role in the country’s security operations.
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Novoa further said that while he believes it is not unreasonable to have a joint military base with the US in Ecuador, he emphasized that Ecuadorian security activities should be managed by the Ecuadorian military and police.
“We want to work with the US military. I think there are many ways to track illegal operations, especially those moving from Ecuador. But the management of operations is in the hands of the military and police.” I said.
Before the election on Sunday, Novoa I traveled He went to the US in early April to meet President Trump at his Marlago real estate in Florida. The two heads of state held a “positive” and “fun” private meeting, with Novore reportedly calling on Trump to cooperate with the US military in the fight against drug trafficking. Novore said he asked President Trump to “not give too many details” of the encounter, but he claimed that he “feels positive that we were fighting narcoterism.”
President Trump congratulated Novoa on his reelection on Monday morning’s Truth Social Post.
“Congratulations to Daniel Novore, who will become a great leader of the amazing people of Ecuador. He will not disappoint you!” Trump’s message read.
Noboa confirmed with CNNEspañol On Tuesday, his team spoke with the United States about the intelligence report system, radar, border protection, surveillance of drug trafficking and a joint plan for the US support in support of illegal fishing and mining. Novoa said he believes Ecuador is in a position to receive a “real aid package” from the United States now that the election is over, as the conversation took place within the context of a “pre-election.”
The current constitution of Ecuador was implemented in 2008 during the administration of a former socialist president; The fugitive Convicted Felony Rafael Correa prohibits the establishment of foreign military bases. Noboa made an open call reform Eliminates the Ecuadorian constitution and ban on foreign military bases.
Citing an unnamed Ecuadorian official, CNNEspañol said in a report Tuesday that Ecuador will build a new naval base in the future U.S. military city, and that future U.S. military personnel will be housed. The US has maintained its military presence in Manta since 1999 2009.
Novoa It is reportedly guarantee In an interview that his relationship with President Trump is not comparable to that of Salvador President Naibe Buquere. he Claim That he is not following Buquere’s “manual” or Argentine Javier Mailey’s “manual” or “each of which has his own style.”
“Everyone has their own style. We are different. They’re not a similar project,” Novoa said. “They are two young leaders from the business sector who have decided to help their country, but we don’t follow either the Bukere or Mairay manuals. The reality of each country is different.”
In addition to discussing US security cooperation, Novore also dealt with US tariffs in an interview, saying his administration has a “very clear” attitude of tariff interaction with the US. Ecuador is reducing tariffs on American cars and machinery from 35-40 percent to about 10 percent, he said.
Asked whether the 10% tariff imposed on Ecuador was a “low blow,” Novoa pointed out that Ecuador received the same 10% charge imposed on most other Latin American countries. Ecuador’s competitors “were no tariffs” until recently, but will “get worse” than Ecuador if Trump’s tariff suspension expires after the 90-day windows have ended.
“Our competitors, many of them, had no tariffs. They had free trade agreements. Our competitors are not better than us in five major export products.
“Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand – from a shrimp perspective, in terms of fishing – shrimp is the main non-petroleum export product,” he continued. “It could hit you, but if it hits other people more, you’re in a competitive position where it can work for you.”
Christian K. Calzo is a Venezuelan writer and documents life under socialism. You can follow him on Twitter here.
