A constitutional referendum was held in Chile on 30 July 1989. Nohlen, D (2005) ''Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II'', p262 The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 87.7% of voters.

Background

If approved, 54 constitutional reforms were to be implemented, among which the reform of the way that the Constitution itself could be reformed, the restriction of

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dispositions, the affirmation of political pluralism, the strengthening of constitutional rights as well as of the

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principle and participation to the political life. The only parties to advocate a "No" vote were the right-wing Party of the South and the

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(not to be confused with the Socialist Party of Chile).

Results

By region

Aftermath

Following the approval of the constitutional amendments, general elections were held in December. Patricio Aylwin was elected President with 55% of the vote,Nohlen, p288 whilst the Concert of Parties for Democracy won a majority of elected seats in both chambers of the

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. Pinochet left office on 11 March 1990, transferring power to the new democratically elected president.

References

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