1971 Uruguayan referendum

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.

1971 Uruguayan referendum
28 November 1971
Immediate re-election of the President
For
29.55%
Against
70.45%
Presidential obligation to resign
For
0.11%
Against
99.89%

Proposals

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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 Unión Nacional Reeleccionista 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

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Immediate re-election

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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: www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=uy0119712%3DDirect+Democracy

Presidential resignation

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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

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