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Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians had a universal demand for the president they set out to choose yesterday - safety.
The run-off election in the South American country put Daniel Noboa, an heir to a banana empire, against lawyer Luisa Gonzalez. Both have limited governing experience and will undoubtedly have their work cut out.
The election came as more Ecuadorians become victims of drug-related violence that erupted roughly three years ago and intensified in August, when a presidential candidate was assassinated in broad daylight.
People continuously watch their backs and limit how often they leave home. The uneasiness even pushed Mr Noboa to add a bulletproof vest to his daily outfit.
Whoever wins with a simple majority of...