Tag: foreign bases
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Ecuador Rejects Foreign Military Bases in Referendum, Shaping US-Ecuador Ties
Overview: A Defining Vote on Sovereignty In a landmark referendum, Ecuadorians decisively voted against allowing the return of foreign military bases on their soil. The outcome, which resonates beyond domestic politics, curtails a long‑standing request from the United States to expand its regional footprint in the Eastern Pacific. While proponents framed the issue in terms…
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Ecuador Votes Against Returning Foreign Military Bases
Overview: A Clear Refusal to Allow Foreign Bases In a decisive national decision, Ecuador has voted against permitting the return of foreign military bases on its soil. The referendum outcome marks a pivotal moment for the country’s sovereignty and its role in regional security debates, especially in relation to U.S. interests in the Eastern Pacific.…