2010 French Guianan government referendum explained

Country:French Guiana
Date:24 January 2010
Do you approve of the creation of a single community of Guyana exercising the powers devolved to the department and the region while remaining governed by Article 73 of the Constitution?
Yes:9,914
No:7,330
Invalid:1,275
Electorate:67,528

A referendum on merging the regional and departmental governments was held in French Guiana on 24 January 2010.[1] The proposal was approved by 57% of voters.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=gf022010 French Guiana (France), 24 January 2010: Merger of the regional and departmental authorities