1978 Chilean national consultation
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Ballot used in the referendum.
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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 Chilean flag, while the 'no' field featured a solid black rectangle to nudge the vote in favor of Pinochet.[1][2]
Results
| Given the international aggression against the government of our country, I support President Pinochet in his defense of the dignity of Chile, and I confirm again the legitimacy of the Government of the Republic in its sovereign head of the institutionalization process in the country. | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 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 | ||
References
- ↑ Chile, 4. Januar 1978 : Präsident Pinochets Politik Direct Democracy
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