Noboa Sworn In as Ecuador's New President, Vows to Restore Order Amid Drug War
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Daniel Noboa, a 35-year-old millionaire business heir, was sworn in as Ecuador's new president on Thursday. He aims to restore peace amid a bloody drug war.
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Noboa replaces former president Guillermo Lasso, who called early elections to avoid impeachment. Noboa will serve the remainder of Lasso's term - just 18 months.
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Ecuador has seen a surge in drug-related violence recently, with rival gangs fighting for control. There have been around 3,600 murders this year.
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Noboa plans to tackle unemployment to reduce violence. But with little political experience, he is expected to lead a "structurally weak government".
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To combat drug gangs, Noboa says he'll deploy troops, suspend some rights like free movement, and build offshore prisons.