International observation missions, including those from the Organization of American States (OEA) and the European Union, found no evidence of widespread fraud in Ecuador's recent elections, despite allegations by presidential candidate Luisa González. While acknowledging some irregularities such as the lack of a leave of absence by President-elect Daniel Noboa during campaigning and the potential for state resource misuse, the missions concluded these didn't invalidate the results.
The OEA's preliminary report stated they had no documentation substantiating claims of widespread irregularities. The EU mission directly refuted claims of massive, systematic fraud. Although acknowledging an imbalance favoring Noboa due to the use of state resources, they insisted this didn't justify questioning the electoral outcome. This international backing weakens González's fraud claims, leading the opposition to rethink their strategy.
González alleged a “grotesco fraude” (grotesque fraud) and cited Noboa's alleged abuse of power, including his failure to take leave from office during campaigning and use of state institutions. However, the electoral authority confirmed no formal challenge to the results based on numerical inconsistencies or issues with voting records, emphasizing that fraud claims fall under ordinary justice, not electoral processes.
The lack of formal complaints, along with the international support for the election results, further undermines González's claim. Even within her own party, key figures have acknowledged Noboa's victory. The support from Pachakutik, the political arm of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, further isolates González’s claims. The overall sentiment suggests the country is more inclined to accept the election results.