Mourning in Ecuador’s presidential family: Third child of Daniel Noboa and Lavinia Valbonesi passes away
The Ecuadorian nation joins in a message of solidarity following the sad news confirmed this Saturday: the first lady, Lavinia Valbonesi, has lost the child she was expecting with President Daniel Noboa. The passing occurred after a medical complication during the pregnancy that required emergency surgery.
The information was officially communicated by the Minister of Government, Nataly Morillo, who expressed her sorrow for the loss of what would have been the couple’s third child, named Stefano Noboa Valbonesi.
With deep regret, I inform the country that the presidential family is going through the painful loss of their third child, Stefano Noboa Valbonesi. Unfortunately, after an emergency intervention, the little one passed away.
Nataly Morillo, Minister of Government
Reactions and expressions of support
After the news became public, various figures from the political and governmental spheres have expressed their condolences to the president and the first lady, sending messages of strength during this difficult personal moment. Among the authorities who have spoken out are:
- Gilda Alcivar, Minister of Education, who dedicated a message of comfort to the couple.
- Mishel Mancheno, President of the National Assembly, who described the event as an irreparable loss.
- Cynthia Gellibert, Minister of Labor, who highlighted that the country accompanies the presidential family with respect.
National mourning measures
As a sign of respect for the tragedy affecting the head of state’s family, it has been ordered that the national flag located at the Carondelet Palace, the seat of government in Quito, remain at half-mast for the next three days.
President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi, who married in 2021, are already parents to two children: Álvaro, born in 2022, and Furio, who came into the world at the beginning of this year, 2024. From Alofoke Deportes, we extend our deepest condolences to the presidential family during this time of profound grief.
