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1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

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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.

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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

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References

  1. [1]
    Uruguay, 8 December 1996: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy (in German)


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