Two constitutional referendums were held in Uruguay on 27 October 2024 alongside a general election. Voters were asked whether they approved of constitutional amendments related to social security and night time police raids.
Background.
Social security.
In April 2024 over 400,000 signatures from citizens were brought to the consideration of the Electoral Court for a plebiscite to be authorized. Originally conceived by its advocates with the purpose of overhauling the social security system, if approved by more than 50% of voters, the $23 billion scheme backed by the country's powerful leftist unions would lower the retirement age, boost payouts and transfer Uruguayans’ privately managed savings to a government-run trust.
Campaign.
Both leading presidential candidates spoke out against the social security proposal, which had been affected through global markets.
The proposal for night-time police raids received support from almost all parties, with the only exception of the leftist Broad Front.
Results.
Both referendums failed to reach the threshold of 25% of registered voters in favor needed to be considered valid. In particular, the referendum on social security failed thanks to the main parties' leaders rejecting it.
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