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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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]
All proposals related to stepping up the fight against drug gangs were adopted. Two issues related to labour market liberalization and foreign investors were rejected.
After the referendum, the state can step up its fight against the brutal drug gangs.
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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Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs and violence, according to official quick count
Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs and violence, according to official quick count.
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