1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum explained
| Date: | 8 December 1996 |
| Country: | Uruguay |
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| Yes: | 1,015,828 |
| No: | 930,288 |
| Invalid: | 67,335 |
| Electorate: | 2,343,920 |
A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 8 December 1996.[1] The proposals, which included limiting each party to a single presidential candidate, were narrowly approved by voters.
Proposals
The proposals were approved by both houses of the General Assembly on 15 October 1996. They included:[1]
- separating national and local elections
- limiting each party to one presidential candidate (abolishing sublemas)
- introducing a second round run-off for presidential elections
- providing for primary elections in parties
- decentralising local government
Notes and References
- http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=uy011996 Uruguay, 8 December 1996: Constitutional reform
