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Ecuador social groups plan Oct 8 protests against Sacha concession, health/education emergency
ExpresoLO·EC·about 12 hours ago
The president of Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) suggested that sectional elections could be postponed if a force majeure event occurs. This is a preliminary statement, not a formal decision, and the legal basis under the Code of Democracy is being debated. The uncertainty could affect political timelines and market confidence in institutional stability.