A national consultation on President Augusto Pinochet's political program was held in 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

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, while the 'no' field featured a solid black rectangle to nudge the vote in favor of Pinochet.Chile, 4. Januar 1978 : Präsident Pinochets Politik
Direct Democracy

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