2010 Easter Island moai referendum

A non-binding referendum on loaning a moai to France was held in Easter Island on 1 March 2010.[1] Voters were asked whether they agreed with the Mare Nostrum Foundation displaying a moai in Paris,[1] which had first been proposed in 2008.[2] The loan was rejected by 89% of voters.[3] As a result, on 14 April 2010 the Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales decided that the moai would not be sent to France.[1]

Results
Choice Votes %
For9410.65
Against78989.35
Invalid/blank votes3–
Total886100
Registered voters/turnout1,47560.07
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 1. März 2010 : Moai-Statuen als Leihgabe Direct Democracy
  2. Easter Island statue to make a pilgrimage to Paris The Independent, 16 December 2008
  3. Rapa Nui rechazan salida temporal de moai a Francia Prensa, 13 March 2010
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