Daniel Noboa sworn in as Ecuadorian president
The 37-year-old businessman, who won the reelection in April, had just completed an initial 18-month term after winning snap elections in late 2023. His new term will run through 2029.
Noboa pledged to bring a new approach to governance. "We came to break cycles," he said, emphasizing the need for lasting change.
"There will be no truce with crime," he said, vowing to continue crackdowns on drug trafficking, illegal weapons and smuggling.
He reaffirmed his hardline security stance under the "internal armed conflict" declared during his first term.
The president also outlined plans to spur economic growth through reforms, investment and job creation, while highlighting housing, education, energy diversification and public works as key pillars of his administration.
Vice President Maria Jose Pinto also took the oath of office during the session.
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