1938 Paraguayan Chaco Treaty referendum

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. Paraguay 1842 15 August 1938 135,835 13,204 559 A referendum on the Chaco Treaty with Bolivia was held in Paraguay on 15 August 1938.Paraguay, 15 August 1938: Chaco Treaty with Bolivia Direct Democracy de The treaty was approved by 91% of voters. Background Following the 1932–1935 Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay, a peace conference was held in Buenos Aires. An agreement, the Chaco Treaty, was signed on 21 July 1938, which required ratification within 20 days. In Bolivia the treaty was approved by Congress, while in Paraguay it was put to a referendum. Results ChoiceVotes%For135,83591.14Against13,2048.86Invalid/blank votes559–Total149,598100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy References Category:Referendums in Paraguay Category:1938 in Paraguay Category:1938 referendums Category:Chaco War Category:August 1938