2024-01-18 16:00:00
(CNN Spanish) — Daniel Noboa, 35, is the elected president of Ecuador following winning the elections in 2023.
He ran in the early elections to define Guillermo Lasso’s successor for the National Democratic Action Movement and, according to his work plan, his proposals focus on attracting foreign investment and developing the country’s business sector.
Noboa focused on reaching young people and also promised job creation and “significant” reform of security institutions in Ecuador, which is currently undergoing a wave of violence.
Here, a review of his life and career.
Personal life and studies
- Date of birth: November 30, 1987.
- Place of birth: Guayaquil
- He is married to Lavinia Valbonesi.
- Has three sons.
- He studied Business Administration at the Stern School of Business at New York University.
- He obtained a degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.
- He completed a master’s degree in Governance and Political Communication at George Washington University
Carrera
Before entering politics, Noboa Azín was a young businessman. At age 18 he founded DNA Entertainment, a company dedicated to organizing events, according to his National Assembly profile. He later held positions at Corporación Noboa, the business conglomerate led by his father.
The young businessman’s political career began in 2021, when he won a seat in the National Assembly, where he served as president of the Economic Development Commission, according to his website.
He ran for the 2023 elections following Lasso decreed “crossed death”, a constitutional clause with which the National Assembly is dissolved to call elections and thus renew the Legislative and Executive powers.
With information from Ana María Cañizares, Ángela Reyes Haczek and Rocío Muñoz-Ledo.
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