Ecuador Presidential Runoff Candidates Agree on Security But Differ on Economy
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Candidates vying for Ecuador's presidency agreed on beefing up security but differed on improving the economy.
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Leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez and young businessman Daniel Noboa will compete in a runoff vote on Oct. 15.
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Both promised to get tough on organized crime, strengthen security forces, and seek international help for spiraling insecurity.
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Gonzalez pledged to boost oil production and inject international reserves into the economy.
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Noboa proposed benefits for companies hiring young people and promoting private investment.