Uruguayan referendum, November 1994

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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

1 2 Uruguay, 27 November 1994: No hidden cuts in pension payments Direct Democracy (in German)
1 2 Uruguay, 27 November 1994: 27% of the state budget for education Direct Democracy (in German)

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