1978 Chilean political programme referendum
Augusto Pinochet asks for public support of his government
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A national consultation on President Augusto Pinochet's political program was held throughout Chile on 4 January 1978. After being accused of human rights violations by the United Nations, Pinochet announced a national vote to confirm support for his policies. The 'yes' field of the ballot featured a Chilean flag, while the 'no' field featured a solid black rectangle to nudge the vote in favor of Pinochet.[1][2]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 4,012,023 | 78.60 |
No | 1,092,226 | 21.40 |
Valid votes | 5,104,249 | 95.42 |
Invalid or blank votes | 244,923 | 4.58 |
Total votes | 5,349,172 | 100.00 |
Source: Base de Datos de Elecciones en Chile |