1962 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 25 November 1962 alongside general elections.[1] The proposed amendments to the constitution were rejected by 83% of voters.
Proposals[]
The amendments had been put forward by the Ruralista/Herrerista faction of the Colorado Party through the General Assembly, and proposed re-introducing a presidential system of government to replace the colegiado system.[1]
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 195,623 | 16.71 |
Against | 975,397 | 83.29 |
Total | 1,171,020 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,526,868 | 76.69 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References[]
- ^ a b Uruguay, 25 November 1962: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy (in German)
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