Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa won re-election, based on preliminary results in the country's presidential election held Sunday.

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election on Sunday, according to preliminary data from the country’s electoral council, defeating leftist lawyer Luisa González in a race overshadowed by drug-fueled violence that has consumed the once-peaceful South American country.

Ecuador’s incumbent President Daniel Noboa has declared victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff election, securing a commanding lead over leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez, who has since alleged electoral fraud and demanded a recount.