2017 Ecuadorian tax haven referendum

2017 Ecuadorian tax haven referendum

19 February 2017
Do you agree that, in order to hold a position of popular election or to be a public servant, it is established as a prohibition to have assets or capital, of any nature, in tax havens?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 5,030,579 55.12% No 4,096,559 44.88% Valid votes 9,127,138 87.23% Invalid or blank votes 1,336,496 12.77% Total votes 10,463,634 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 12,816,698 81.64%

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A referendum on banning politicians and civil servants from having bank accounts or companies based in tax havens was held in Ecuador on 19 February 2017, alongside general elections.^[1] The proposal was approved by voters, giving officials one year to transfer their assets or be removed from their posts.^[2]

The question on the ballot was "Do you agree that, for those holding a popularly elected office or for public servants, there should be a prohibition on holding assets or capital, of any nature, in tax havens?"^[3]