1957 Colombian constitutional reform referendum
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A referendum on the reform programme of the military junta was held in Colombia on 1 December 1957.[1] Women were given the vote for the first time, and the programme was approved by 95% of voters.[1]
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1 December 1957
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Background
After a coup d'état on 10 May 1957, the ruling military junta issued decree 0247, calling for a referendum on constitutional reforms and the election of a Constitutional Council on 16 March 1958, as well as allowing the Liberal Party and Conservative Party to form a provisional government.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 4,169,294 | 95.27 |
| Against | 206,864 | 4.73 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 20,932 | – |
| Total | 4,397,090 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 72.30 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||