‘No’ vote leads in Ecuador referendum on hosting foreign military bases
Summary
A referendum in Ecuador on allowing foreign military bases, including possibly a U.S. base, is seeing strong opposition, with 60% of voters against the proposal based on partial results. Another proposal to create an assembly to rewrite the constitution is also facing rejection, with 61% voting "No" with part of the votes counted. President Daniel Noboa supported both proposals but faces setbacks with these results.Key Facts
- Ecuador held a referendum about bringing back foreign military bases.
- Over 60% of voters have so far rejected the idea of foreign military bases.
- Another proposal to rewrite the constitution is also being rejected by 61% of voters.
- Ecuador banned foreign military bases in 2008.
- If approved, the U.S. would likely return to the Manta airbase in Ecuador.
- President Daniel Noboa supported both the military base and constitution proposals.
- Noboa argues that foreign bases would help tackle organized crime in Ecuador.
- The current constitution was drafted under ex-President Rafael Correa.
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