1934 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 19 April 1934, alongside parliamentary elections.^[1] The new constitution was approved by 95.75% of voters.^[2]

A series of conflicts between the National Council of Administration and President Gabriel Terra led to Terra leading a presidential coup on 31 March 1933.^[3] Terra instituted a government that suspended the 1918 constitution, and elections were held for a Constitutional Assembly on 25 June. The various factions of the Colorado Party emerged as the largest group in the Assembly, winning 151 of the 284 seats.^[4]

The new constitution abolished the National Council of Administration and transferred its powers to the President,^[3] with President also becoming the head of government.^[2] Other changes included the Senate being equally divided between the two parties receiving the most votes, and allowing the public to propose constitutional amendments (though 20% of the electorate).^[2]

• Uruguayan Constitution