Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases

The inauguration of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, in Quito
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa reacts after his inauguration for a second term, at the Presidential Palace (Palacio de Carondelet) in Quito, Ecuador May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo
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By Alexandra Valencia

Ecuador's national assembly legislature on Tuesday backed a constitutional reform that would allow the installation of foreign military bases in the South American country, part of plans by President Daniel Noboa to increase cooperation to fight drug trafficking.

The proposal was supported by 82 lawmakers and must now be put to voters in a referendum on a date set by the electoral authorities.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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