Ecuador's Noboa pledges 'dignified' local authorities for Guayaquil amid independence celebrations

President Noboa, speaking at Guayaquil's independence celebrations, stated the city will have 'dignified local authorities,' implying a commitment to improved governance. The statement is vague, lacking specifics on candidates or policy, and likely signals political positioning ahead of local elections. It matters as an indicator of central government attention to Guayaquil, Ecuador's economic hub.