Ecuadoreans give nod to tightened security amid persisting gang violence
Ecuadoreans voting in a referendum have overwhelmingly approved tough new security measures designed to fight gang-related crime.
The result of a quick vote tally announced by the country’s National Electoral Council after voting finished late on Sunday showed that 60 to 73 percent of voters supported the referendum.
President Daniel Noboa, who took office in November, proposed the measures as the country faces rising violence that has seen two mayors killed in a week.
Citizens were asked 11 questions regarding the expansion of military and police powers, a significant tightening of gun control, and the imposition of harsher penalties for “terrorism”.
The proposals also included loosening obstacles to the extradition of accused criminals and lengthening prison sentences for convicted drug traffickers.
Reporting from Duran, Ecuador, Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo said voters were “extremely concerned” at the security situation.
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The result of a quick vote tally announced by the country’s National Electoral Council after voting finished late on Sunday showed that 60 to 73 percent of voters supported the referendum.
President Daniel Noboa, who took office in November, proposed the measures as the country faces rising violence that has seen two mayors killed in a week.
Citizens were asked 11 questions regarding the expansion of military and police powers, a significant tightening of gun control, and the imposition of harsher penalties for “terrorism”.
The proposals also included loosening obstacles to the extradition of accused criminals and lengthening prison sentences for convicted drug traffickers.
Reporting from Duran, Ecuador, Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo said voters were “extremely concerned” at the security situation.
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#EcuadorReferendum #VoteForSafety #EndViolence #ReferendumEcuador #SecurityMeasures #DanielNoboa #EcuadorVotes #TackleViolence #DanielNoboa
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