Daniel Noboa at CAF Forum: Ecuador's Recovery from the Brink of the Abyss

Ecuador's Turnaround

• ⚠️ President Noboa stated Ecuador was "on the brink of the abyss" due to drug trafficking, insecurity, and lack of hope, but his government has addressed these issues.
• 💡 Despite facing disinformation campaigns, daily attacks, and assassination attempts, there is significant optimism among the population, with over 65% feeling their families are doing well and will improve.

Economic Stability and Progress

• 📈 Ecuador has achieved macroeconomic stability, with the poverty index reaching its lowest point in history at 21.4%, down from 28%.
• 📊 The country's risk premium has decreased to its lowest in 8-9 years, and international reserves have increased, indicating a stronger economic position.
• 🎯 The ultimate goal is not just economic growth but to reduce poverty, provide education, hope, peace, infrastructure, stability, and dignity for its citizens.

A Vision for Latin America

• 🤝 Speaking at the CAF Forum in Panama, Noboa emphasized the importance of Latin American integration and cooperation to address urgent challenges and foster growth.
• 🚀 He highlighted Latin America and the Caribbean as a dynamic, innovative region with the potential to be a "solution region" for global challenges.
• 🌎 Ecuador is now open to the world and Latin America, attracting more Latin American investment in the last three years than in the previous 25.

Principles of Governance

• ✅ Noboa asserted that freedom must be for those who do good, and criminals must be deprived of liberty to ensure freedom for all law-abiding citizens.
• 🧠 He stressed that the most difficult task for leaders is to instill hope that things can and will get better for their people.

Future Outlook and Commitment

• 📈 With collective effort, Ecuador aims to surpass the IMF's 3.4% growth projection, potentially reaching close to 5% growth.
• 💪 The country is committed to leaving uncertainty behind, building a future of stability, and never surrendering its dignity or resources.