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February 6, 2025

Ecuador's President Slaps Tariffs on Mexican Goods, Mirroring Trump's Authoritarian Moves
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Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has announced a series of major policy
changes that also appear to echo Trump just days ahead of general
elections Sunday. These include a 27% tariff on Mexican imports and a
plan to "immediately militarize" Ecuador's ports of entry, including
temporarily sealing the border. Noboa is up against leftist Luisa
González of the Citizen Revolution Movement. González is a protegée of
former President Rafael Correa who has vowed to increase social spending
and crack down on crime.


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