2009 Easter Island immigration referendum
A referendum on restricting immigration was held in Easter Island on 24 October 2009.[1] It followed protests in August 2009 when protestors blocked the runway at Mataveri International Airport in protest at immigration from Chile.[2] The proposal was approved by over 90% of voters.[3] As a result of the vote, the Chilean government introduced a Special Visitor's Card for visitors to the island. However in October 2009, the Supreme Court ruled that the card violated the constitutional right to free movement.[4]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | 678 | 96.31 | |||||||||||
| Against | 26 | 3.69 | |||||||||||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | – | |||||||||||
| Total | 706 | 100 | |||||||||||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,300 | 54.31 | |||||||||||
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||||||||||||
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References
- Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 24. Oktober 2009 : Beschränkung der Zuwanderung Direct Democracy
- Easter Island: even more difficult to get to? PRI, 6 November 2009
- Easter Island to curb immigrants BBC News, 25 October 2009
- Easter Island residents fear ruin over tourist ruling 11 October 2009
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