A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 25 November 1962 alongside general elections.[1] The proposed amendments to the constitution were rejected by 83% of voters.
Proposals
editThe amendments had been put forward by the Ruralista/Herrerista faction of the Colorado Party through the General Assembly, and proposed re-introducing a presidential system of government to replace the colegiado system.[1]
Results
edit| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 195,623 | 16.71 |
| Against | 975,397 | 83.29 |
| Total | 1,171,020 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,526,868 | 76.69 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
edit- 1 2 Uruguay, 25 November 1962: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy (in German)