Socialists Choose Gonzalez as Ecuador Presidential Candidate
(Bloomberg) -- Ecuador’s main socialist opposition party picked socially-conservative former lawmaker Luisa Gonzalez as its candidate in the Feb. 9 presidential election.
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Gonzalez, 46, made it to the runoff of last year’s election, but lost to Daniel Noboa by 48% to 52%.
Like her ally, former President Rafael Correa, Gonzalez favors a strong welfare state and more investment on public works programs. She is conservative on some social questions, and has spoken out against abortion, including for victims of rape.
A poll published last month by Comunicaliza found that she had 22% support, compared to 32% for Noboa, who is seeking reelection.
--With assistance from Stephan Kueffner.
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