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November 18, 2025

Ecuador Voters Reject Constitutional Rewrite and Return of Foreign Bases
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Voters in Ecuador have rejected the proposed return of foreign military
bases, including ones operated by the United States. About two-thirds of
votes cast in Sunday's election opposed the ballot measure backed by
President Daniel Noboa, an ally of President Trump. Voters also rejected
Noboa's attempts to rewrite the constitution with weaker labor and
environmental standards. This is opposition politician Luisa González.

Luisa González: "Today, Ecuador united and said, 'No, you are not in
charge here.' Here, there is sovereign people who rise up with dignity
and say, 'Enough is enough.' Today, the history of this country is being
rewritten."



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