1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 8 December 1996. The proposals, which included limiting each party to a single presidential candidate, were narrowly approved by voters.
Proposals
The proposals were approved by both houses of the General Assembly on 15 October 1996. They included:- separating national and local elections
- limiting each party to one presidential candidate
- introducing a second round run-off for presidential elections
- providing for primary elections in parties
- decentralising local government
- environmental protection