1971 Uruguayan referendum

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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. ^ a b c Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Immediate re-election of the President Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. ^ a b Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Resignation of the President Direct Democracy (in German)


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