# 398: Ecuador: Can One Man Lead A Nation Into A New Era?

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Podcast: [The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112)
Published: 2026-03-11T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://expatmoneyshow.com/398-ecuador-can-one-man-lead-a-nation-into-a-new-era
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For a time, Ecuador was one of South America’s most attractive expat destinations; low cost of living, a great climate, a dollarized economy and straightforward residency pathways. ….then crime exploded, and Ecuador stopped feeling like a country with expat upside… Until Daniel Noboa stepped in. In today’s episode, I break down one of the most important political shifts happening in Latin America right now: Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa. The country is not “ fixed ,” but the trajectory appears to be shifting… and for investors, expats, and serious Plan-B thinkers, trajectory is what matters most.   Enjoy today’s episode!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tune in to learn why Noboa’s “ internal armed conflict ” declaration changed the trajectory of Ecuador’s security crisis… and how his approach compares with Bukele’s El Salvador model. Is 38 too young to run a country? Hear my take on Ecuador having a President who’s so young (even younger than me, believe it or not!) Find out why China remains economically relevant - and what that means for energy, infrastructure, and fiscal recovery inside the country Could Ecuador realistically re-emerge as a serious expat destination? Hear my thoughts on what needs to happen first.   STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter . You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” RELATED EPISODES 394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer Mizrachi Story 384: Panama’s Adult in the Room: President José Raúl Mulino 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador’s Radi…

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