Ecuadorians Reject Proposal to Bring Back Foreign Military Bases
The four-question package sought constitutional amendments championed by the Noboa administration. Citizens were asked to decide on issues ranging from authorizing foreign military installations to initiating a full constitutional rewrite. In every category, “no” votes held a substantial lead.
Unofficial tallies showed 61.55% voting “no” and 38.45% “yes” on drafting a new constitution. The plan to reintroduce foreign military bases — a core element of the government’s security strategy — was rejected by 60.50%, while 39.50% supported it.
Other measures also failed: cutting state financing for political parties drew 57.96% “no” versus 42.04% “yes,” and reducing the number of congressional seats received 53.41% “no,” compared with 46.59% “yes.”
After the results became clear, Noboa publicly conceded the defeat, emphasizing respect for the electorate’s decision. “Our commitment does not change; it strengthens. We will continue to fight tirelessly for the country that you deserve, with the tools that we have,” he said in a message posted on the US social media platform X.
The outcome marks a major setback for Noboa, who had argued that lifting the 2008 ban on foreign military bases was essential to tackling escalating violence and organized crime. The initiative also aligned with US interests, as Washington has expressed support for reopening a strategic base on Ecuador’s Pacific coast.
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