Ecuador’s election run-off result will be tight

Significance

National legislative elections were also dominated by RC, which took nearly 40% of the vote. Two referendums on limiting extractive activities were held alongside the elections; both were backed unequivocally by the electorate.

Impacts

• The lack of an outright winner will prolong uncertainty over Ecuador’s political future.
• International investors will remain cautious until there is greater clarity over the future direction of economic policy.
• If Gonzalez wins the run-off, she may have to limit her ambitions due to legislative opposition.