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A constitutional referendum will be held in Ecuador on 28 September 2008 to ratify or reject the constitution drafted by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly elected in 2007.[1]

President Rafael Correa had initially stated he would resign if the constitution were rejected, but later stated he would finish his term. A poll from May 2008 saw 41% to 31% in favour of the constitution draft.[2] Provisions include the right to healthcare, food, social security, and education as well as emphasize Latin American integration.[3]

If the new constitution is approved, early elections on all levels are likely to be held in early 2009.[4]

The EU sent an election observation team.[5]

The more controversial proposals include allowing a second four-year term for the president and legalising same-sex marriage.[6]

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