2009 Easter Island immigration referendum

24 October 2009 Easter Island 678 26 2 1300 A referendum on restricting immigration was held in Easter Island on 24 October 2009.Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 24. Oktober 2009 : Beschränkung der Zuwanderung Direct Democracy It followed protests in August 2009 when protestors blocked the runway at Mataveri International Airport in protest at immigration from Chile.Easter Island: even more difficult to get to? PRI, 6 November 2009 The proposal was approved by over 90% of voters.Easter Island to curb immigrants BBC News, 25 October 2009 As a result of the vote, the Chilean government introduced a Special Visitor's Card for visitors to the island. However, in October 2009, the Supreme Court ruled that the card violated the constitutional right to free movement.Easter Island residents fear ruin over tourist ruling 11 October 2009 In August 2018, a law took effect prohibiting non-residents from staying on the island for more than 30 days.https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1116414 Law 21,070 Chile Library of Congress es 11 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180511145752/https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1116414 11 May 2018 live Results ChoiceVotes%For67896.31Against263.69Invalid/blank votes2–Total706100Registered voters/turnout1,30054.31Source: Direct Democracy References Easter Easter Category:Referendums in Easter Island Easter Category:Immigration referendums