Luisa Gonzalez, Ecuador’s left-leaning presidential candidate, is preparing to formally contest the results of Sunday’s election, citing claims of widespread fraud. Her efforts, however, are being undermined by the loss of support from key political allies.

Official results show incumbent President Daniel Noboa winning the runoff by a wide margin, with over 55% of the vote compared to Gonzalez’s 44%, and nearly all votes counted. Authorities and international observers have affirmed the legitimacy of the election and the transparency of the process.

Noboa, in a recent interview, stated that the scale of his victory leaves no room for doubt. Despite this, Gonzalez continues to assert there were serious irregularities. In a video message, she pointed to thousands of allegedly flawed ballots and called for them to be annulled. She also accused electoral officials of being influenced by those in power.

The head of the national electoral council confirmed that no official recount requests had been submitted, but acknowledged Gonzalez’s right to file a formal complaint or pursue legal action if she believes fraud occurred.

International monitoring groups, including those from the Organization of American States, the European Union, and the U.S., all concluded that the vote was conducted fairly and that Noboa won decisively.

Meanwhile, Gonzalez’s political base is unraveling. Her main ally, the RETO Movement, publicly congratulated Noboa, distancing itself from the fraud allegations. Even within her own Citizens’ Revolution party, some members have accepted the outcome.

Analysts suggest that Gonzalez’s defeat and subsequent claims have thrown her political movement, often referred to as Correismo, into disarray.