Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Ecuador to Vote on Foreign Military Bases in November Referendum
Ecuadorians will vote in November about whether to let other countries have military bases in Ecuador.
Right now, it's against the rules.
The government thinks this could help stop drug gangs since they operate internationally.
Some people don't agree, saying that military bases aren't the only solution and the government needs to do more.
There's also another vote about whether political parties should get money from the government.
Ecuador had a U.S. military base in the past, but it closed in 2009.
Ecuador's Electoral Council approved a referendum for November 2025.
The referendum concerns foreign military bases in Ecuador.
President Noboa supports the measure to combat drug trafficking.
An additional vote will decide on political party funding.
Opposition groups question the effectiveness of foreign military presence.
- Who
- Ecuadorian citizens
- What
- Will vote on allowing foreign military bases.
- When
- November 16, 2025.
- Where
- Ecuador
- Why
- To combat drug trafficking according to the government.
Supporters
Opponents
Effectiveness
Supporters
Believe that foreign military presence, combined with international cooperation, can help reduce drug trafficking.
Opponents
Argue that foreign military presence alone won't solve Ecuador's security issues and a clear crime-fighting plan is needed.
Sovereignty
Supporters
Not explicitly stated in article.
Opponents
Some view foreign military bases as an assault to Ecuador's sovereignty.
- Referendum Date
- November 16, 2025
- Main Topic
- Allowing Foreign Military Bases
- Additional Initiative
- Eliminating funding for political parties
- Ecuador's President
- Daniel Noboa
- Location of Former US Base
- Manta, Ecuador
- Ban on Foreign Bases Started
- 2008