Daniel Noboa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Daniel Noboa
Noboa in 2024
48th President of Ecuador
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 November 2023
Vice President	Verónica Abad Rojas (suspended) Sariha Moya (acting)
Preceded by	Guillermo Lasso
Member of the National Assembly from Santa Elena
In office 14 May 2021 – 17 May 2023
Personal details
Born	Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín (1987-11-30) 30 November 1987 (age 37) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political party	National Democratic Action (2022–present)
Other political affiliations	United Ecuadorian (before 2022)
Spouses	Gabriela Goldbaum ​ ​ (m. 2018; div. 2021)​ Lavinia Valbonesi ​ (m. 2021)​
Children	3
Parents	Álvaro Noboa Anabella Azín
Residence	Carondelet Palace
Education	New York University (BBA) Northwestern University (MBA) George Washington University (MA)

Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín ( noh-BOH-ə; born 30 November 1987) is an Ecuadorian politician and businessman who is currently serving as the 48th president of Ecuador since 2023. Taking office at the age of 35, he is the second-youngest president in the country's history, after Juan José Flores, and the youngest to be elected.

Early life and education

Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin was born on November 30, 1987, in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. He is the son of businessman Álvaro Noboa, and of doctor Anabella Azin.

After studying at the New York University Stern School of Business, he obtained a degree in Business Administration in 2010.

In 2019, Noboa earned a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois. In 2020, another master's degree in Public Administration at Harvard University. Subsequently, in 2022, he obtained another master's degree in Political Communication and Strategic Governance from George Washington University.

Career

Business activities

At the age of 18, he founded his own company, DNA Entertainment Group, dedicated to organizing events.

His father Álvaro Noboa's Noboa Corporation business is an exporter of bananas. He is seen as an heir to the company. He has served as Shipping Director of Noboa Corporation. He was also commercial and logistics director, between 2010 until June 2018.

Politics

Noboa in April 2022

Noboa was elected to the National Assembly in the 2021 legislative elections, representing Santa Elena, for the United Ecuadorian political movement. He was inaugurated on May 14 of the same year. In that same May, he became president of the Commission for Economic, Productive and Microenterprise Development. His political ideology has been described as both centrist and centre-right.

In March 2023, he was in favour of the muerte cruzada, in the face of the rejection and filing of the Investment Law, presented by the government of Guillermo Lasso. On 17 May 2023, Lasso invoked muerte cruzada, dissolving the National Assembly and ending Noboa's tenure as an assemblyman.

2023 presidential campaign

In May 2023, Noboa presented himself as a pre-candidate for the 2023 Ecuadorian general election. His running mate was businesswoman Verónica Abad Rojas. His campaign has focused on job creation, tax incentives for newly established businesses and increased criminal sentences for tax evaders. He has also pledged to improve the justice system in the country amid growing violence.

Noboa's performance in the first round of the 2023 election

On 20 August, Noboa gathered 23.47% of the actual votes and advanced to the run-off election set for 15 October, facing Luisa González. His second-place finish was seen as surprising, with some attributing his rise in popularity to his debate performance. Noboa credited the young voter base for his victory.

In the second round, Noboa was elected, winning 52% of the vote. Elected at age 35, he is the youngest president in Ecuadorian history (and the second youngest head of state in the world, and youngest democratically elected head of state in the world), beating the record of Jaime Roldós Aguilera who was inaugurated at 38 years old in 1979.

Presidency (2023–present)

Noboa delivering his inaugural speech, 23 November 2023

Noboa was inaugurated as president on 23 November 2023, becoming the country's youngest person to assume the office after winning a popular election. President of Colombia Gustavo Petro was the only foreign head of state to attend his inauguration.

Hours after taking office, Noboa pledged reforms to reduce violence and create employment opportunities in the country.

Noboa with Gabriel Boric and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the inauguration of Javier Milei in December 2023

He announced the reorganisation of the vice-presidency in order to reduce its powers.

Noboa addressed the UN Security Council On 9 December, highlighting criminal gang activities and overall security as high priorities.

Noboa meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in March 2024

2025 presidential campaign

In May 2024, Noboa registered to run for re-election in the upcoming 2025 general election. In August 2024, Noboa named María José Pinto González Artigas as his running mate, going against his Vice President Verónica Abad Rojas.

Both Noboa and Abad Rojas had distanced themselves from each other since the inauguration. In November 2024, Abad Rojas was temporarily suspended as vice president by the Ecuadorian government. Noboa named Secretary of National Planning Sariha Moya as acting vice president.

Political positions

Noboa supports LGBT rights and denounced discrimination.

Personal life

Noboa with his wife Lavinia Valbonesi at his November 2023 inauguration

In 2018, he married Gabriela Goldbaum. They had a daughter. They later divorced.

See also

In Spanish: Daniel Noboa para niños