# Death of Ecuadorian President's child

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-ecuadorian-presidents-child
> Updated: 2026-08-18T02:40:52.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

The Ecuadorian government declared a period of institutional mourning following the death of Stefano Noboa Valbonesi, the third child of President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi. Government Minister Nataly Morillo confirmed that the loss occurred after Valbonesi underwent an emergency medical intervention due to pregnancy complications.

In response to the tragedy, flags at the Palacio de Carondelet and other state locations were ordered to fly at half-mast for three days. While various national and international leaders offered condolences, Valbonesi later issued a statement on social media requesting privacy. She expressed distress over the politicization of the event, stating, “My baby was not a news story, a stance, or an argument. He was my son.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Lavinia Valbonesi requests privacy following loss of unborn son

Ecuadorian First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi has asked for privacy and an end to political debate following the loss of her unborn son, Stefano Noboa Valvonesi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lavinia-valbonesi-requests-privacy-following-loss-of-unborn-son

### 2026-08-16: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa loses third child

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi have lost their third child, Stefano, following emergency medical complications during pregnancy.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuadorian-president-daniel-noboa-mourns-death-of-third-child

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