Yesterday, the axes of the presidential debate of the second election round, scheduled for October 1, were announced. There are high expectations for the meeting between Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, especially undecided but also unstable voters who could change their voting intention due to what they believe to be a mistake by the candidate.

These are the four thematic axes of the presidential debate of the second round

The National Debate Committee and the National Electoral Council (CNE) have a historic commitment. The elections on Sunday, October 15, are framed by unprecedented qualities that do not allow for lapses in coordination or minimal room for doubt.

The structure of the discussion was changed, which extended the time for answering questions by topic. There will be 25 seconds for answers or counter-questions.

The handbook for the presidential debate defined the staging and some prohibitions for the final candidates

This time there will be one moderator who will receive a bank of questions for each axis in a sealed envelope: economic, security, social and political. In the presence of a public notary, the draw for the place and starting line of candidates will be held on September 26.

The responsibility for the transparent development of the discussion lies in the hands of the electoral bodies. There are also obligations on the part of political organizations, and it is not only that their candidates attend the meeting, but that they do so maturely and clearly, presenting plans on how they will do it, and not turn the space into a useless battle. accusations and discredit.

The debate between Luisa González and Daniel Noboa will last two hours

At this point, the presidential candidates must be sure that many voters will analyze their participation in detail, and the election on October 15 could depend on it.

For the voters, it is an opportunity to ratify and correct the decisions.

Established democratic scenarios, implemented with respect and transparency for all its actors, will determine that Ecuadorians go to the polls with the conviction that they are choosing a more prosperous future for all. (OR)