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2008 Ecuadorian constitutional referendum
 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] The new constitution was approved by 69% of voters. Following its approval, early elections were held in April 2009.[2] BackgroundPresident Rafael Correa had initially stated he would resign if the constitution were rejected, but later stated he would finish his term. A Cedatos/Gallup poll from May 2008 saw 41% in favour of the constitution draft, 31% against, and 28% not sure.[3] Another Cedatos/Gallup poll from June 2008 showed 37% support.[4] Provisions include the right to healthcare, food, social security, and education as well as an emphasis on Latin American integration. The more controversial proposals include allowing a second four-year term for the president and legalising civil unions.[5] ConductThe EU sent an election observation team.[6] Results
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