Posts By: Emilia Arellano

Emilia Arellano is a Research Fellow at the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies. Her research focuses on the executive power, political institutions, and power relations. She is currently involved in a project that analyses the personalization of executive power in different political contexts. Emilia holds a law degree and a Master of Arts in Public Economics, Law and Politics, and has contributed to several research initiatives on governance and democracy in Latin America.

Ecuador’s 2025 Elections: Caught between Political Polarization and Escalating Violence

The results of Ecuador’s 2025 general elections have revealed deep political divisions. The tight race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González, has set the stage for an […] Read More >