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Ten ballot questions devised by Ecuador’s leftist President Rafael Correa in what his opponents call a blatant power grab all appeared headed for victory Sunday, albeit by modest and even slim margins.
Some ballot questions were simple, such as those banning bullfighting and gambling. Others were complex. Two of the most controversial would bar owners of news media from having other commercial interests and create a government media oversight panel.
Many who voted “yes” said they did so out of esteem for Correa’s government. Critics said a win for Correa would curb press freedom and judicial independence.
