Ecuador's President and presidential candidate Daniel Noboa waves to supporters during his first re-election campaign day at the government palace whereas leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez holds her rally inside the Calderon Coliseum. The monthlong campaign for general elections in Ecuador begins as President Noboa faces a challenging war against drug gangs and a power struggle within his administration. The campaign, with 16 presidential candidates including leftist Luisa Gonzalez and Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, will end February 6, three days before the election. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES