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Ecuador lawmakers delay ruling on referendum plan

Ecuadorean opposition lawmakers on Monday delayed ruling on President Rafael Correa’s proposal for a referendum on reforming the constitution, citing fears for their safety after recent protests closed the Congress. Congress was scheduled to meet late on Monday to vote on the referendum, but opposition parties pulled out of the session at the last minute after Correa supporters promised more protests to back the left-wing leader’s proposal. Full Story