Ecuador, triumph of “No” vote sparks nationwide celebrations

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Ecuadorians celebrated across the country after the “No” vote triumphed in all four referendum questions, rejecting key proposals from President Daniel Noboa. teleSUR

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00:00And we stay in Ecuador. The no vote that won in the referendum promoted by President Daniel Novoa

00:06sparked euphoric celebrations in Ecuador's major cities such as Quito and Guayaquil.

00:11Social organizations called on citizens to celebrate the triumph of the no as a victory for democracy

00:18and the 2008 constitution. Opposition leaders were quick to interpret these results as a clear message

00:25from the electorate to the president whom they accused of attempting an authoritarian shift.

00:32This result marks an unavoidable turning point for the Novoa administration

00:36forcing it to radically rethink its political and governing strategy.

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