Security measures will be tightened in Sunday's vote amid a nationwide wave of violence

Ecuador's fledgling president Daniel Noboa got a resounding victory in a referendum. He touted the vote as a way to crack down on criminal gangs/. Ecuador votes to tighten security measures amid a wave of violence. The vote was a referendum that he touted as way to crackdown on gangs.

Ecuadoreans to vote in referendum on unprecedented security measures. Sweeping security measures designed to empower police and armed forces against organised crime. Voters will be able to choose new measures to empower the armed forces and police to fight organised crime in the country. The vote will be held in a referendum on the measures, which will take place in the coming weeks.

Ecuador votes on tough new security measures to fight gangs. The country has been gripped by gangs and drug cartels. Voters in Ecuador are heading to the polls to vote on a security referendum put forward by the country’s president. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports the country is gripped by drug cartels and gangs.

Ecuador votes on anticrime measures amid soaring violence. Majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures. Ecuador has been hit by soaring violence in recent years. The vote will be held on Sunday in front of the National Election Commission. Ecuador's president is expected to be inaugurated in the coming weeks.

President Daniel Noboa has asked voters to approve measures to tackle spiraling violence. Critics say the referendum is unnecessary and will allow Noboa to push other areas of his agenda. Five of the 11 questions would modify Ecuador's constitution if approved by voters. Some polls suggest most Ecuadoreans plan on voting in favor of the measures.

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum. Cocaine-smuggling gangs have expanded into every corner of Latin America over the last decade. Recent polls suggest voters are more likely than not to support President Daniel Noboa. Recent power cuts could pose a threat to the 'yes' vote.

President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection. Ecuador's president has been criticized for his handling of gang violence in recent years. President Noboa is seeking reelection in the next year's presidential election. He is also considering a referendum on security measures in the coming months.