2008 Ecuadorian constitutional referendum
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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]
References
- ^ Ecuador Assembly Approves Constitution - Prensa Latina
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- ^ Ecuadorians Assess Vote on New Constitution: Angus Reid Global Monitor
- ^ http://asamblea.ictindicators.info/documentos/nueva_constitucion/02.Constitucion_del_Ecuador.pdf
- ^ Assembly Defines Ecuador Transition - Prensa Latina
- ^ http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1317&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7637458.stm
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