Via the BBC: Ecuador votes for new assembly
The people of Ecuador are choosing a new constituent assembly designed to radically alter how the country is run.
President Rafael Correa wants the 130-member body to dissolve Congress and cut traditional parties’ powers.
Mr Correa, who came to power in January, says the assembly will bring politics back to the people after years of corrupt and inept governments.
One may recall that this is the result of a referendum from back in April after a series of confrontations between the president and the congress (see here, here and here).
If anything, there appear to be some, um, colorful candidates:
Among the candidates are several former beauty queens, a long-haired monk who walks the streets urging voters to take from the rich and a masked crime fighter known as The Punisher who says his face is covered because he is allergic to corruption.
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October 1st, 2024 at 6:39 am
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