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.

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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 %
For491,68028.25
Against1,248,43971.75
Total1,740,119100
Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65
Source: Direct 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
  1. Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Immediate re-election of the President Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Resignation of the President Direct Democracy (in German)


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