1991 Puerto Rican constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Puerto Rico on 8 December 1991.[1] The amendments would guarantee:

  • The inalienable right to freely and democratically determine Puerto Rico's political status.
  • The right to choose a dignified, non-colonial, non-territorial status not subordinate to plenary powers of Congress.
  • The right to vote for three alternatives.
  • The right that only results with a majority will be considered triumphant in a plebiscite.
  • The right that any status would protect Puerto Rico's culture, language and identity, and continued independent participation in international sports events.
  • The right that any status guarantees the individual's right to American citizenship.
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The changes were rejected by 54.1% of voters, with a turnout of 60.7%.[2]

Results
Choice Votes %
For559,15945.9
Against660,26454.1
Invalid/blank votes27,240–
Total1,246,663100
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References
  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p552 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p557
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