1996 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 8 December 1996. The proposals, which included limiting each party to a single presidential candidate, were narrowly approved by voters.

Proposals
The proposals were approved by both houses of the General Assembly on 15 October 1996. They included:
 * separating national and local elections
 * limiting each party to one presidential candidate (abolishing sublemas)
 * introducing a second round run-off for presidential elections
 * providing for primary elections in parties
 * decentralising local government