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Revision as of 02:25, 1 October 2008

A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 28 September 2008 to ratify or reject the constitution drafted by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly elected in 2007.[1] Unofficial results show that at least two-thirds of voters voted to approve the new constitution.[2]

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.[3] Provisions include the right to healthcare, food, social security, and education as well as emphasize Latin American integration.[4]

If the new constitution is approved, early elections on all levels are likely to be held in early 2009.[5]

The EU sent an election observation team.[6]

The more controversial proposals include allowing a second four-year term for the president and legalising same-sex marriage.[7]

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