VOICED : Ecuatorianos votan en referendo sobre el futuro de Correa

VOICED : Ecuatorianos votan en referendo sobre el futuro de Correa

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Ecuador held a referendum called by President Lenín Moreno, which could impact the political future of former ally Rafael Correa. The referendum included a question on banning indefinite re-election, potentially preventing Correa from running in 2021. Voters, especially in indigenous communities, were concerned about mining in protected areas. Moreno, who has become a critic of Correa, accuses him of corruption and mismanagement. Correa, in turn, accuses Moreno of seeking absolute power. Polls suggest Moreno's position will win by a large margin.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the indigenous community of Cangagua regarding the referendum?

The future of Rafael Correa

Metallic mining in protected areas

The re-election of Lenín Moreno

The economic impact of the referendum

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary question in the Ecuadorian referendum?

The role of indigenous communities in politics

The economic policies of Lenín Moreno

The suppression of indefinite re-election

The future of oil revenues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Moreno criticize his predecessor, Rafael Correa?

For opposing the referendum

For supporting indefinite re-election

For promoting mining in protected areas

For misusing oil revenues and leading a corrupt government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Rafael Correa describe Lenín Moreno's actions regarding the referendum?

As a way to support indigenous rights

As a step towards economic stability

As a betrayal and a move towards absolute power

As a necessary political reform

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did major surveys predict about the outcome of the referendum?

A narrow victory for the 'no' vote

An equal split between 'yes' and 'no' votes

A large majority in favor of the 'yes' vote

A low voter turnout