Ecuador votes on foreign military bases, President Noboa says needed to combat crime

France 24Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:40:58 PM
Ecuador votes on foreign military bases, President Noboa says needed to combat crime
Ecuadorians began voting on Sunday regarding the potential return of foreign military bases and the drafting of a new constitution. This vote could empower President Daniel Noboa, who is described as Trump-friendly. The president has stated that the presence of foreign military bases is necessary to combat crime in the country. Analysis of the situation has been provided by Colin Harding, a journalist and commentator on Latin America.
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