Ecuador’s Electoral Council has formally approved a nationwide referendum to determine whether the country will permit the establishment of foreign military bases. The decision follows President Noboa’s strategy to address drug trafficking and strengthen national security. The referendum will be held in November, allowing Ecuadorians to vote on whether to authorize the presence of military facilities operated by foreign nations. The Council’s approval signifies a significant step in the country’s policy regarding foreign military presence. The topic is currently subject to public debate and legal challenges.
Credits: The Straits Times World News
