Panamanian referendum which expanded the Panama Canal
2006 Panama Canal expansion referendum|
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Ballot used in the referendum |
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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705,144
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77.80%
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No
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201,247
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22.20%
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Valid votes
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906,391
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98.09%
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Invalid or blank votes
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17,638
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1.91%
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Total votes
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924,029
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100.00%
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Registered voters/turnout
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2,132,842
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43.32%
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A referendum on expansion of the Panama Canal was held in Panama on October 22, 2006. The proposal was approved by 78% of voters.