Central and South America Referendums by country

1 central , south america

1.1 brazil
1.2 chile
1.3 costa rica
1.4 puerto rico
1.5 uruguay
1.6 venezuela

central , south america
brazil

three nationwide referendums have been held far in brazilian history.

in 1963, country had adopted parliamentary government system, in referendum held in 1963, brazilian population consulted government system should enacted in country , decided have brazil return presidential system.

in 1993, referendum decide brazil s government system held. voters choose keep presidential republic system, adopt parliamentary republic system, or adopt parliamentary monarchy system. majority of voters opined maintain current presidential government system.

in 2005 referendum held consult population opinion on possibility of forbidding sale , civilian possession of firearms , ammunition nationwide. referendum offered government part of violence minimization initiative known project disarmament. voters declared contrary ban , laws regarding commerce , ownership of weapons in country remained unaltered.

chile

there have been 4 plebiscites , 1 consultation in chilean history. in 1925, plebiscite held on new constitution replace semi-parliamentary system presidential one. yes vote won overwhelmingly, 95% of vote.

in 1978, after united nations protested against pinochet s régime, country s military government held national consultation, asked if people supported pinochet s rule. yes vote won 74%, although results have been questioned.

another constitutional plebiscite held in 1980. yes won 68.5%, prolonging pinochet s term until 1989 , replacing 1925 constitution new 1 still used today. results of plebiscite have been questioned pinochet s opponents, because of lack of voters registration.

in historical plebiscite held in 1988, 56% voted end military régime. next year, yet plebiscite held constitutional changes transition democratic government (the yes vote won 91%).

there have been several referendums in individual municipalities in chile since return civilian rule in 1990. referendum, took place in 2006 in las condes, on construction of mall noteworthy being first instance in chilean history electronic voting machines used.

costa rica

the first referendum held in costa rica october 7, 2007, approve or reject free trade agreement central america, dominican republic (costa rica has ftas latter) , united states known dominican republic – central america free trade agreement (dr-cafta).

it narrowly approved (49.030 votes). results 51.62% voted in favour , 48.38% against it. free trade agreement in world has been approved on referendum.

from 2008 2010 conservative groups, linked religious institutions, managed collect 150,000 signatures call referendum decline unions between same-sex couples. supreme elections tribunal (tse) had scheduled consultation on december 5, 2010.

however, constitutional chamber of supreme court rejected referendum stating rights of minorities arise anti-majoritarian claims can not subjected referendum process majority imposes . consideration supports main argument of rejected consultation considered violation of human rights, among these gay groups , humanitarian actors.

the board further considered people have sex same sex group @ disadvantage , discrimination, requires support of public authorities recognition of constitutional rights or other legislation . decisions of constitutional court final ruling stopped referendum , opened congress opportunity continue discussing bill on recognition of homosexual unions.

puerto rico

four puerto rican status referendums (in 1967, 1993, 1998 , 2012) have taken place in puerto rico determine whether insular area should become independent nation (comprising republic , associated republic), apply statehood, or maintain commonwealth (estado libre asociado) status. remaining commonwealth has been result of first 3 referendums. fourth referendum resulted in majority being pro-statehood. there 2005 referendum (resolution 64) determine whether legislative assembly of puerto rico should restructured (among other changes become unicameral).

uruguay

the uruguayan constitution allows citizens challenge laws approved parliament use of referendum or propose changes constitution use of plebiscite. right has been used few times in past 15 years: in 1989, confirm or reject amnesty members of military violated human rights during military regime (1973–1985); in 1989, increase pensioners incomes; in 1992, consider partial privatization of public utilities companies; and, in 2004, maintain water resources in government control.

venezuela

the 1999 constitution of venezuela, created chávez government, , approved referendum, brought in concept of requiring referendums constitutional changes, providing recall referendums of elected officials (which require petitions of minimum percentage of voters submitted). in venezuelan recall referendum of 2004 voters determined whether or not hugo chávez, former president of venezuela, should recalled office. result of referendum not recall chávez.