BOGOTA, Colombia Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa ruled out Friday establishing a US military base on the Galapagos Islands. He essentially abandoned his recent proposal, following strong criticism from opponents and environmentalists. The concerns centered on the potentially destructive effects the base would have on the archipelago's fauna and flora. “Baltra is out of the question,” Noboa said in an interview with the media. “Right now, the priority is either Salinas or Manta. There is a