Trump’s echo, Ecuador announces 27 percent of tariffs on Mexican goods | News of the election

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa He has discovered a number of dramatic moves of politics because he seeks to project strong images before federal choices.

On Monday, UA publish On the Social Media Platform X, Noboa announced that he would impose a 27 percent tariff to import from Mexico.

Then, in a second message Two hours later, he discovered that he would seal the borders of the country during the three -day period in response to vague threats of armed groups.

“In response to the attempts of armed groups to destabilize the country, the borders will remain closed from Saturday, February 8, until Monday, February 10,” Noboa wrote.

He also announced pushing into the port of “Immediately Militariza” and increased his military presence at the borders of the country.

The announcements come because the Noboa, a conservative, faces a tight offer for a re -election on Sunday against his rival from the 2023 presidential race, Luis Gonzalez from the Movement of the left civic revolution.

Critics also noted that Noboa mirrors the policies and phrases of the President of the United States of Donald Trump, who won the reunion at the hard day of the tariff and the border safety in 2024.

Permanent quarrel with Mexico

Trump and Noboa share a common target for their tariff threats: Mexico.

In November, shortly after winning the choice, Trump announced that he would impose a 25 percent tariff to Mexican products imported to the United States. The imposition of these tariffs temporarily paused from Monday in a 30 -day period.

Trump justified the move, saying that the impact of Mexico was needed to stop the flow of unfathomable immigrants and drugs in the US. He also cited the need to protect the US industry.

Noboa took a similar move on Monday when he put 27 percent imported goods from Mexico.

With the eyes of Trump’s phrase, Noboa said that he remained dedicated to free trade with Mexico, but not when there was “abuse”.

“We confirm our position of signing a free trade agreement with Mexico,” the Ecuador’s president wrote.

“But until this happens and does not become a reality, we will apply 27% of tariffs to the products we import, with the aim of promoting our industry and ensuring fair treatment for our manufacturers.”

Ecuador and Mexico have shared tensions in recent years, culminating in a rupture of diplomatic ties last year.

The break was the result Attackled by Ecuadorian police, in the Mexican Embassy in Quit. Once inside, police arrested the former Ecuadorian president accused of corruption, but approved asylum in Mexico.

International rights prohibit the local police to take action in embassies without approval. The attack was condemned by most governments in the region.

Close elections

Separately, Noboa revealed on Monday that Ecuador successfully concluded a free trade agreement with Canada.

“After months of intense negotiations, our government has achieved what no other has: Ecuador will have a trade agreement with Canada,” wrote.

The Ecuador’s leader is facing a tight race on Sunday. On average, the poll show Noboa in the lead with approximately 38 percent of the vote, and Gonzalez in second place with 32 percent.

This means that Noboa is likely to avoid most of them in April to avoid running with Gonzalez.

Heir to the wealth of the banana industry, Noboa hopes to secure the entire four -year term after Downloading duties as president in November 2023.

His current term is only 18 months long: he won the election to end the term of his former President Guillermo Lassa, who dissolved his government under the constitutional mechanism known as “Muerte Cruzada” or “crossed death.”

Although he came to power as a candidate for law and order, Noboa struggled to solve the escalation of violence from criminal groups, despite a a series of measures approving the army and the police greater vast powers.

The sharp drought also emphasized the lack of energy during its short term, as Ecuador relies on the hydroelectric power plant.

Rolling of darkening They became a source of frustration and protest against his government.