May 1990 Colombian Constitutional Assembly referendum

May 1990 Colombian Constitutional Assembly referendum
27 May 1990
To strengthen participatory democracy, do you vote for the convocation of a Constitutional Assembly with representation of the social, political and regional forces of the nation, democratically and popularly integrated to reform the Political Constitution of Colombia?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 5,236,863 95.79%
No 230,080 4.21%
Valid votes 5,466,943 92.80%
Invalid or blank votes 424,174 7.20%
Total votes 5,891,117 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 13,903,324 42.37%

A referendum on electing a Constitutional Assembly was held in Colombia on 27 May 1990 alongside presidential elections. The proposal was approved by 96% of voters. A Constitutional Assembly was later elected in December 1990 and produced the 1991 constitution.

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