Uruguayan referendum, 1971
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A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 28 November 1971 alongside general elections.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of two proposals; one to allow presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term,[1] and one that would force the President to resign if any government ministers were found guilty of violating the law.[2] Both were rejected by voters.
Proposals
The proposal to allow Presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term was put forward by the Battlista faction of the Colorado Party in the General Assembly. It had been inspired by the National Re-electionista Union supporting President Jorge Pacheco Areco.[1]
The proposal to force the President to resign if any government minister was found guilty of violating the law was put forward a popular initiative.[2]
Results
Immediate re-election
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 491,680 | 28.25 |
| Against | 1,248,439 | 71.75 |
| Total | 1,740,119 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,875,660 | 92.65 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Presidential resignation
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,870 | 0.10 |
| Against | 1,738,249 | 99.90 |
| Total | 1,740,119 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,875,660 | 92.65 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- 1 2 3 Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Immediate re-election of the President Direct Democracy (German)
- 1 2 Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Resignation of the President Direct Democracy (German)
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