1971 Uruguayan referendum

1971 Uruguayan referendum

28 November 1971

Immediate re-election of the President
For
29.55%
Against
70.45%
Presidential obligation to resign
For
0.11%
Against
99.89%

A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 28 November 1971 alongside general elections.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of two proposals; one to allow presidents to seek immediate re-election for a second term,[1] and one that would force the President to resign if any government ministers were found guilty of violating the law.[2] Both were rejected by voters.