2017 Ecuadorian tax haven referendum

2017 Ecuadorian tax haven referendum
19 February 2017
Do you agree that, in order to hold a position of popular election or to be a public servant, it is established as a prohibition to have assets or capital, of any nature, in tax havens?
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 5,030,579 55.12%
No 4,096,559 44.88%
Valid votes 9,127,138 87.23%
Invalid or blank votes 1,336,496 12.77%
Total votes 10,463,634 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 12,816,698 81.64%

A referendum on banning politicians and civil servants from having bank accounts or companies based in tax havens was held in Ecuador on 19 February 2017, alongside general elections. The proposal was approved by voters, giving officials one year to transfer their assets or be removed from their posts.

The question on the ballot was "Do you agree that, for those holding a popularly elected office or for public servants, there should be a prohibition on holding assets or capital, of any nature, in tax havens?"

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