QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Voters in Ecuador and Peru cast ballots for new presidents Sunday, observing strict public health measures amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in both countries
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Voters in Ecuador appeared to turn to a conservative businessman in Sunday’s presidential runoff election, rebuffing a leftist movement that has held the presidency for over a decade marked by an economic boom and then a year-long recession, while in neighbouring Peru a crowded field of 18 candidates was virtually certain to result in a second round of presidential voting in June.
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Voters in Ecuador appeared to turn to a conservative businessman in Sunday s presidential runoff election, rebuffing a leftist movement that has held the presidency for over
Ecuador picks conservative for president; Peru eyes runoff
By REGINA GARCIA CANO and GONZALO SOLANOApril 12, 2021 GMT
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) A conservative businessman seemed headed to Ecuador’s presidency, with voters rejecting the leftist movement started by former President Rafael Correa more than a decade ago. And in neighboring Peru, it remained unclear which of 18 presidential hopefuls would fill the two spots in a June runoff election.
The South American nations held elections Sunday under strict public health measures because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has recently seen a spike in cases and the return of lockdowns. Peruvians also elected a new Congress.