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Ministry of Government to release security-focused questions for Popular Consultation in January

Published on December 11, 2023
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Update to: Noboa gearing up to launch his tenure with a popular consultation Published: Volume 8, Issue 4 In January, the government is set to unveil the questions for the upcoming Popular Consultation, a key initiative proposed by President Daniel Noboa during his campaign. Vice Minister of Government, Carlos Espinosa Gallegos, […]

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