A constitutional referendum was held in Palau on 1 May 2020. Voters were asked whether they approved of an amendment to article 1 of the constitution, which defined its maritime borders. The proposal was approved by 97% of voters.
Amendments.
The amendment proposed deleting part (b) of article 1, section 1, leaving the maritime border defined only by part (a). President Thomas Remengesau Jr. claimed this would strengthen the country's territorial claims and its negotiating position with other countries.
Article 1, section 1:
Results.
The change was approved by 97% of voters, with a majority in favour in all 16 states.
References.
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