Puerto Rican constitutional referendum, 1952
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| This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Puerto Rico |
A referendum on a new constitution was held in Puerto Rico on 3 March 1952.[1] It was approved by 81.9% of voters.[2] This was considered an affirmation of the new status of the island as an Estado Libre Associado, or Associated Free State, as proposed by legislation in 1950 by the US Congress after negotiation with its political leaders.
On November 1, 1950 two Puerto Rican Nationalists had attempted assassination of the United States President Harry S. Truman. They were retaliating for US cooperation in repressing revolts on the island, as well as trying to highlight the need for independence. Truman supported the plebiscite so that residents of the island could express their opinion of preferred status. An overwhelming majority approved the commonwealth.[3]
Results [edit]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 374,649 | 81.9 |
| Against | 82,923 | 18.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 457,572 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 457,572 | |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
References [edit]
- ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p552 ISBN 9780199283576
- ^ Nohlen (2005), Elections in the Americas', p556
- ^ Hunter, Stephen; Bainbridge, Jr., John (2005). American Gunfight: The Plot To Kill Harry Truman – And The Shoot-Out That Stopped It. New York: Simon & Schuster. pp. 4, 251. ISBN 978-0-7432-6068-8.
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