Nov. 17 (UPI) -- In an unprecedented voter turnout, Ecuadorians on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a government proposal to allow U.S. military bases on national territory.
With a historic 82.3% turnout, more than 9 million Ecuadorians went to the polls to vote on four reforms backed by President Daniel Noboa.
Among the questions was one asking whether to authorize foreign military bases or facilities for military purposes in Ecuador, as well others related to proposals to reduce the number of assembly members and eliminate state financing for political parties.
The "No" vote prevailed on every measure, with margins ranging from 56% to 63%, according to official data from the National Electoral Council, which had counted 98% of ballots.
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