Tag: Referendum
Puerto Ricans Go to the Polls to Elect Their Authorities
They will also choose between annexation to the U.S., independence, or sovereignty in free association. On Tuesday, Puerto Ricans began voting in a general election that is expected to be historic due to the tight race between the ruling New Progressive Party (PNP) and the Country Alliance (Alianza de Pais). RELATED: General Elections in Puerto […]
November 5, 2024
Bolivian Executive Adjusts Referendum Questions To Send It to the Constitutional Court
The minister of the Presidency of Bolivia, María Nela Prada reports that the Bolivian Executive adjusts the questions of the referendum that were observed by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to send them to the Constitutional and so that the consultation is carried out in December. RELATED: Bolivia Will Seek to Annul ICC Award Granting […]
August 24, 2024
Ecuadorians Reject President Noboa’s Economic Reforms
In the referendum held on Sunday, Ecuadorians rejected President Daniel Noboa’s attempt to legalize fixed-term and hourly contracts and establish international arbitration for conflicts with foreign investors. RELATED: Referendum in Ecuador Ends With 72% of Participation Former President Rafael Correa emphasized that the results of the plebiscite constitute a victory for the people and a “clear […]
April 22, 2024
Referendum in Ecuador Ends With 72% of Participation
The vote of the referendum called for this Sunday in Ecuador by President Daniel Noboa concluded with a participation of 72% of the 13.6 million Ecuadorians who were called to the polls. RELATED: Diana Atamaint, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), announced the closure at 17:00 local time (22:00 GMT) of more than […]
April 21, 2024
Daniel Noboa Votes in Ecuador Referendum
President Daniel Noboa exercised his right to vote this Sunday in Olon, province of Santa Elena in the popular consultation that he is promoting. RELATED: Ecuadorians Participate in Referendum Called by President Noboa Noboa arrived protected by his security staff accompanied by the First Lady, his wife Lavinia Valbonesi and the Minister of Sports, Andres […]
April 21, 2024
Ecuador: 8% of Citizens Voted in the Referendum’s First Hours
During Sunday morning, 8 percent of Ecuadorians authorized to vote went to the electoral precincts to cast their vote in the referendum proposed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Flood in Alausi Leaves Several Ecuadorians Missing Diana Atamaint, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), said that all the voting stations had already been installed […]
April 21, 2024
Ecuadorians Participate in Referendum Called by President Noboa
On Sunday, over 13.6 million Ecuadorians are expected to participate in a 11-questions referendum called by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: What Questions Should Ecuadorians Answer in Sunday Referendum? From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, 4,322 polling stations will remain open to receive citizens, who will have to vote “Yes” or “No” to questions […]
April 21, 2024
What Questions Should Ecuadorians Answer in Sunday Referendum?
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, puts to the vote of the population the reforms that will mark the direction of his administration, in a referendum harshly criticized by popular organizations. Some of the eleven questions that make up this referendum are similar to the proposals of former President Guillermo Lasso (2021-2023) in the plebiscite […]
April 20, 2024
Ecuador: Police Repress Student Protest Against Referendum
Over the past week, blackouts have severely disrupted daily life in Ecuador, where citizens have taken to social media to express their discontent with President Daniel Noboa and his way of handling the energy crisis. RELATED: Cuban President Condemns Assault on Mexican Embassy in Ecuador On Wednesday afternoon, the protests moved to the streets in […]
April 17, 2024
Ecuador: Noboa Proposes 11 Questions for Referendum on Security
On Wednesday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa sent to the Constitutional Court the 11 questions for a popular consultation on security issues that he wishes to carry out this year. In their fundamental parts, the questions are as follows: RELATED: Ecuador: Former VP Jorge Glas to Ask for Asylum in Mexico 1. Are you in favor […]