April 1999 Venezuelan constitutional referendum

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April 1999 Venezuelan constitutional referendum

25 April 1999
Do you convene a National Constituent Assembly with the purpose of transforming the State and create a new legal system that allows the effective functioning of a social and participatory democracy?
For   92.36% Against   7.64%
Do you authorize the President of the Republic so that after hearing the opinion of the political, social and economic sectors, the Government Act establishes the bases of an electoral process in which the members of the Constituent Assembly will be elected?
For   86.50% Against   13.50%
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A referendum on convening a Constituent Assembly was held in Venezuela on 25 April 1999.^[1] It was promoted by President Hugo Chávez, with voters asked two questions on convening a National Constituent Assembly and how that body should be elected. Both proposals were approved by over 80% of voters.