Ecuador draft constitution passed

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A special constituent assembly in Ecuador has overwhelmingly approved a draft of a new constitution sought by the country’s president, Rafael Correa, reports the BBC.

Ninety-four of the 130 assembly members backed the text, which will be put to a national referendum on Sept. 28.

The left-wing leader says the reforms, which would allow him to stand for election again, will tackle political instability and make Ecuador a more just society.

But critics say they will focus more power in the president’s hands.

Read more about Ecuador’s new draft constitution here.

-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City