Ecuadorians have rejected a proposal that would allow foreign military bases to return to the country, with nearly two-thirds voting against the measure in Sunday’s (November 16) referendum. Another key proposal to convene a constitutional assembly also faced heavy rejection. The results mark a major setback for President Daniel Noboa, who argued foreign cooperation was necessary to fight organized crime and address Ecuador’s escalating security crisis. Voters, however, expressed concerns over sovereignty and frustration with recent government decisions, including the removal of a popular diesel subsidy. Two additional measures — reducing the size of the legislature and ending public funding for political parties — also appear set to fail by wide margins. Noboa said he respected the outcome and vowed to continue working to improve the country.
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