November 1994 Uruguayan referendum
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A double referendum was held in Uruguay on 27 November 1994 alongside general elections. Voters were asked two questions; whether they approved of two initiatives, one on preventing cuts in pension payments,[1] and one on the proportion of the state budget spent on education.[2] The first question was approved, whilst the second was rejected.
Initiatives
Pension cuts
The pension cuts referendum was initiated by the Association of Retirees through collecting signatures equal to one-tenth of the number of registered voters.[1]
Education budget
The referendum on reserving 27% of the state budget for education was initiated by the Teachers Union by collecting the required number signatures. It would involve amending articles 214, 215 and 220 of the constitution.[2]
Results
Pension cuts
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,540,462 | 72.30 |
| Against | 590,156 | 27.70 |
| Total | 2,130,618 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,328,478 | 91.50 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Education budget
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 694,351 | 32.58 |
| Against | 1,436,267 | 67.42 |
| Total | 2,130,618 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,328,478 | 91.50 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- ^ a b Uruguay, 27 November 1994: No hidden cuts in pension payments Direct Democracy Template:De icon
- ^ a b Uruguay, 27 November 1994: 27% of the state budget for education Direct Democracy Template:De icon
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