Alberta voters reject independence initiative in referendum

Voters in the Canadian province of Alberta rejected on Tuesday morning a proposal to organize a referendum on achieving independence, according to the results announced by authorities. The vote represents a victory for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of the country's unity.

Alberta, an oil-rich province known for its conservative positions, has been the scene of a debate over the possibility of separating from Canada. The result of the consultation keeps the province within the Canadian federation and blocks, at least at this stage, the launch of an official process toward independence.

The vote took place amid a tense international context, marked by the trade war and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the annexation of Canada. These developments have intensified the debate about the country's political and economic future and brought the issue of Canadian unity to the forefront.

The result gives the government led by Mark Carney an important argument in favor of maintaining Canada's territorial integrity. The vote also shows that the proposal to separate Alberta did not receive the support necessary to advance to the next political stage.