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%

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 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

Immediate re-election

Choice Votes %
For491,68028.25
Against1,248,43971.75
Total1,740,119100
Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65
Source: www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=uy0119712%3DDirect+Democracy

Presidential resignation

Choice Votes %
For1,8700.10
Against1,738,24999.90
Total1,740,119100
Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65
Source: Direct Democracy

References


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