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The key factors behind the ‘No’ victory in Ecuador.
The ‘No’ victory in Ecuador halted Noboa’s reforms and showed that, despite support for a hard-line approach, citizens reject granting him more power.
Parties, Money, and Democracy in Ecuador
The issue of public financing for political parties has entered Ecuador’s political debate following President Daniel Noboa’s proposal to eliminate it, for which he has called a popular referendum on November 16. Political parties are essential actors for the existence and consolidation of modern democracies. Their role in articulating interests, representing citizens, and competing for political power has been widely recognized in political theory. However, their functioning depends largely on how they are financed. The origin of the resources sustaining their activity determines not only their independence but also their legitimacy before society. In contexts where private financing predominates, the system becomes vulnerable to capture by economic groups or even organized crime. Therefore, public financing is not a concession but an indispensable tool for ensuring the integrity of the democratic system. The democratic function of political parties Political parties can be understood as organizations oriented toward the pursuit of political power through citizen mobilization and support. In addition to articulating social demands, these organizations play a central role in structuring political competition, influencing the configuration of the party system within a democracy. In contemporary contexts, it has been noted that many parties tend to depend heavily on state resources, acting as intermediaries between society...
Ecuador and the eternal foundational referendum
In Ecuador, every political crisis finds its way out at the ballot box, but the successive popular consultations have ended up reinforcing the cycle of uncertainty rather than fostering institutional renewal.