The 2019 Uruguayan constitutional referendum, officially referred to as the referendum for constitutional reform on security matters (Spanish: plebiscito de reforma constitucional en materia de seguridad), took place alongside general election of that year, on 27 October 2019, to ask the electorate whether a constitutional reform in public security should be approved. The proposed amendments to the Constitution would create a national guard, forbid early release for some serious crimes, introduce life sentences for crimes of rape, sexual abuse or homicide of minors as well as aggravated homicide of adults, and allow the police to conduct night raids.[1][2] The referendum resulted in 46.8% of the votes cast in favor of amending the Constitution; however, not reaching the necessary 50%, the amendment was not approved, being rejected by 53.7% of the votes.[3]
Quick Facts Results, Choice ...
2019 Uruguayan constitutional referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
1,139,433 |
46.83% |
No |
1,293,931 |
53.17% |
Valid votes |
2,433,364 |
100.00% |
Invalid or blank votes |
0 |
0.00% |
Total votes |
2,433,364 |
100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout |
2,699,463 |
90.14% |
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