Ecuador’s Constitutional Court has unanimously approved President Daniel Noboa’s proposal to amend Article 5 of the Constitution. This decision paves the way for potentially allowing foreign military bases on Ecuadorian soil. The current constitution, established in 2008, explicitly prohibits such installations and declares Ecuador a territory of peace. President Noboa, who took office in November […]
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