A constitutional referendum was held in Puerto Rico on 8 December 1991.[1] The amendments would guarantee:
- The inalienable right to freely and democratically determine Puerto Rico's political status.
- The right to choose a dignified, non-colonial, non-territorial status not subordinate to plenary powers of Congress.
- The right to vote for three alternatives.
- The right that only results with a majority will be considered triumphant in a plebiscite.
- The right that any status would protect Puerto Rico's culture, language and identity, and continued independent participation in international sports events.
- The right that any status guarantees the individual's right to American citizenship.
1991 Puerto Rican constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
Yes
|
559,159
|
45.85%
|
No
|
660,264
|
54.15%
|
Valid votes
|
1,219,423
|
97.81%
|
Invalid or blank votes
|
27,240
|
2.19%
|
Total votes
|
1,246,663
|
100.00%
|
|
The changes were rejected by 54.1% of voters, with a turnout of 60.7%.[2][3]
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
For |
559,159 |
45.9
|
Against |
660,264 |
54.1
|
Invalid/blank votes |
27,240 |
–
|
Total |
1,246,663 |
100
|
Source: Nohlen
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