1984 Argentine Beagle conflict dispute resolution referendum

1984 Argentine Beagle conflict dispute resolution referendum

25 November 1984
Conformity (or disconformity) of the citizen with the terms of the conclusion of the negotiations with the Republic of Chile to resolve the dispute concerning the area of the Beagle Channel.
Ballots used in the referendum.
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 10,454,172 82.60% No 2,201,963 17.40% Valid votes 12,656,135 98.40% Invalid or blank votes 205,220 1.60% Total votes 12,861,355 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 18,350,863 70.09%
Percentage of "Yes" votes by province

A non-binding referendum on resolving the Beagle conflict was held in Argentina on 25 November 1984.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the government's negotiated settlement with Chile, which would result in Argentina recognising the Picton, Lennox and Nueva islands as being Chilean territory. Although the plebiscite was not binding, President Raúl Alfonsín declared that he would respect the outcome of the vote. The proposal was approved by 82.6% of voters, with a turnout of 70%.