"No one should think they are the owner of power," said Moreno, who was clad in a black leather jacket. Polls indicate the referendum is widely expected to win approval, a victory that would consolidate Moreno's mandate. In Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro is running for office in an election that opposition leaders consider illegitimate. The council is filled with Correa acolytes who determine who gets to lead some of the nation's most important institutions. Even with a diminished influence, Correa is also still likely to cast a shadow over Moreno's presidency.

Source: ABC News February 02, 2018 19:41 UTC