US EditionEcuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
- Ecuador's president declared an "internal armed conflict" to combat gangs labeled as "terrorists," gaining emergency powers to deploy the army.
- President Noboa's successful referendum extended his powers, allowing the use of the army, extradition ease, and harsher punishment for drug traffickers.
- Ecuador faced a steep rise in homicides, prompting the president's actions against criminal groups.
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Ecuador votes in referendum for tougher course against gang violence
The Ecuadorians voted in a referendum for tougher measures against the increasing banditry in the country. Military will also be used in the future. President Noboa celebrated the result: "We have defended the country" [more]
Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s fledgling president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he pushed as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. An official quick count showed that Ecuadorians overwhelmingly voted “yes” to all nine questions focused on tightening security measures, rejecting only two more controversial economic proposals. The quick count was announced by the head of the Electoral Nation…
Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s fledgling president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence.
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