1938 Paraguayan Chaco Treaty referendum

A referendum on the Chaco Treaty with Bolivia was held in Paraguay on 15 August 1938. The treaty was approved by 91% of voters.

1938 Paraguayan Chaco Treaty referendum
15 August 1938
Are you in agreement with the amendment to Art. 120 of the National Constitution, which will read as follows:

  • Paraguayan citizens, without distinction, who have turned eighteen years of age are eligible to vote.
  • Paraguayans residing abroad are voters.
  • Citizens are electors and eligible, without more restrictions than those established in this Constitution and in the law.
  • Foreigners with permanent residence will have the same rights in municipal elections.
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 135,835 91.14%
No 13,204 8.86%
Valid votes 149,039 99.63%
Invalid or blank votes 559 0.37%
Total votes 149,598 100.00%
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