A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 28 November 1971 alongside general elections.Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Immediate re-election of the President Direct Democracy Voters were asked whether they approved of two proposals; one to allow presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term, and one that would force the President to resign if any government ministers were found guilty of violating the law.Uruguay, 28 November 1971: Resignation of the President Direct Democracy 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 supporting President Jorge Pacheco Areco.
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.
Results Immediate re-election ChoiceVotes%For491,68028.25Against1,248,43971.75Total1,740,119100Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65Source:
Presidential resignation ChoiceVotes%For1,8700.10Against1,738,24999.90Total1,740,119100Registered voters/turnout1,875,66092.65Source:
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