1957 Colombian constitutional reform referendum

A referendum on the reform programme of the military junta was held in Colombia on 1 December 1957.[1] Women were given the vote for the first time, and the programme was approved by 95% of voters.[1]

1957 Colombian constitutional reform referendum
1 December 1957
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 4,169,294 95.27%
No 206,864 4.73%
Valid votes 4,376,158 99.52%
Invalid or blank votes 20,932 0.48%
Total votes 4,397,090 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 72.30%
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Background

After a coup d'état on 10 May 1957, the ruling military junta issued decree 0247, calling for a referendum on constitutional reforms and the election of a Constitutional Council on 16 March 1958, as well as allowing the Liberal Party and Conservative Party to form a provisional government.[1]

Results
Choice Votes %
For4,169,29495.27
Against206,8644.73
Invalid/blank votes20,932–
Total4,397,090100
Registered voters/turnout72.30
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Colombia, 1 December 1957: Reform programme Direct Democracy (in German)
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