1991 Puerto Rican constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Puerto Rico on 8 December 1991. The amendments would guarantee:

  • The inalienable right to freely and democratically determine Puerto Rico's political status.
  • The right to choose a dignified, non-colonial, non-territorial status not subordinate to plenary powers of Congress.
  • The right to vote for three alternatives.
  • The right that only results with a majority will be considered triumphant in a plebiscite.
  • The right that any status would protect Puerto Rico's culture, language and identity, and continued independent participation in international sports events.
  • The right that any status guarantees the individual's right to American citizenship.
1991 Puerto Rican constitutional referendum

8 December 1991

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 559,159 45.85%
No 660,264 54.15%
Valid votes 1,219,423 97.81%
Invalid or blank votes 27,240 2.19%
Total votes 1,246,663 100.00%

The changes were rejected by 54.1% of voters, with a turnout of 60.7%.

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