Sovereignty Under Fire: Ecuador Faces Historic Choice on Foreign Military Bases
Ecuador, 2025 – On November 16, 13.9 million Ecuadorians will face a question that transcends ordinary politics. The first item on the 2025 Referendum and Popular Consultation asks voters whether to remove the constitutional prohibition on foreign military bases or granting access to national facilities for foreign security forces. Box A is more than a […]
From Military Base to Sand: Noboa and Noem Seal Alliance with Horseback Ride in Salinas
Salinas, Ecuador – Diplomacy sometimes leaves the halls of power and moves into the open air. Following a technical evaluation of strategic facilities in Manta, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa concluded their visit with a symbolic horseback ride along the Salinas coast, one of the sites considered for potential […]