Ecuadorians voted on Sunday against proposals for the management of foreign military bases and for the rewriting of the constitution, marking a setback for President Daniel Noboa.

Almost 60% of voters rejected these measures, which represents a significant defeat for conservative President Daniel Noboa. He stated that his government will respect the will of the people and will continue to fight for the improvement of the situation in the country. Noboa's critics believe that the rejection of the proposals reflects dissatisfaction with a government that has not fulfilled promises related to security and fuel prices. Ecuador is facing an increase in violent crime, being a transit point for cocaine from Colombia and Peru. Noboa argued that a new constitution could provide more effective tools in combating crime, but critics warn that it will not address the fundamental problems of the country, such as insecurity and access to essential services. Additionally, proposals to reduce public funding for political parties and the number of legislators were rejected, highlighting a desire to maintain political representation.