Businessman Noboa wins Ecuador presidency, eclipsing father's legacy

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Daniel Noboa speaks to the press following his win in the presidential election, in Santa Elena, Ecuador October 15, 2023. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos

QUITO (Reuters) - Business scion Daniel Noboa will fulfill a long-held family ambition when he takes office as Ecuador's president, after winning election on Sunday on promises to create jobs and bring crime gangs under control.

Noboa, 35, who quit a job at his family's sprawling conglomerate when he was elected to the national legislature in 2021, won more than 52% of the vote, beating leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez, who had about 48%, with the initial tally nearly complete.