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A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 28 September 2008 to ratify or reject the constitution drafted by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly elected in 2007.[1] Partial results show that 64% of voters voted to approve the new constitution.[2]
President Rafael Correa had initially stated he would resign if the constitution were rejected, but later stated he would finish his term. A poll from May 2008 saw 41% to 31% in favour of the constitution draft.[3] Provisions include the right to healthcare, food, social security, and education as well as an emphasis on Latin American integration.[4]
As the new constitution was approved, early elections on all levels were likely to be held in early 2009.[5]
The EU sent an election observation team.[6]
The more controversial proposals include allowing a second four-year term for the president and legalising civil unions.[7]
| Ecuadorian constitutional referendum, 2008[8] | ||
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| Choice | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes | 4,722,073 | 63.93% |
| No | 2,075,764 | 28.10% |
| Total votes | 7,386,592 | 100.00% |
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