Argentine Beagle conflict dispute resolution referendum, 1984

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A non-binding referendum on resolving the Beagle conflict was held in Argentina on 25 November 1984.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the government's negotiated settlement with Chile,^[2] which would result in Argentina recognising the Picton, Lennox and Nueva as being Chilean territory. It was approved by 82.6% of voters, with a turnout of 72.4%.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	10,492,391	82.6
Against	2,204,688	17.4
Invalid/blank votes	205,558	–
Total	12,902,637	100
Registered voters/turnout	17,824,795	72.4
Source: Nohlen

Aftermath

Despite the overwhelming support from voters, the Argentine National Congress only approved the treaty on 14 March 1985 by a vote of 23–22, with one abstention.^[3]

References

↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p67 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
↑ Nohlen, p78
↑ Las relaciones con los países latinoamericanos, Las relaciones con Chile Carlos Escudé and Andrés Cisneros

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Referendums	1984