“Ecuador closed the first half of the year with nearly 4,620 homicides, making it the most violent in its history, with a staggering average of 25.5 murders per day… Could a referendum on eliminating constitutional restrictions—such as allowing foreign naval bases—be a lifeline or just another side effect in this sea of insecurity?”

In a country where violence is exceeding all expectations, do you think pushing for constitutional change based on real security can be effective—or does it appear to be a political distraction in the face of an unstoppable crisis?