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Constitution Uruguay, in 36 editions.

The entry for Uruguay published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 18 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.

editions changed the text
18
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).

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history:
several previous; latest approved by plebiscite 27 November 1966, effective 15 February 1967, reinstated in 1985 at the conclusion of military rule
amendment process:
  • initiated by public petition of at least 10% of qualified voters, proposed by agreement of at least two fifths of the General Assembly membership, or by existing "constitutional laws" sanctioned by at least two thirds of the membership in both houses of the Assembly;
  • proposals can also be submitted by senators, representatives, or by the executive power and require the formation of and approval in a national constituent convention;
  • final passage by either method requires approval by absolute majority of votes cast in a referendum

history: several previous; latest approved by plebiscite 27 November 1966, effective 15 February 1967, reinstated in 1985 at the conclusion of military rule
amendments: amendment process: initiated by public petition of at least 10% of qualified voters, proposed by agreement of at least two fifths of the General Assembly membership, or by existing "constitutional laws" sanctioned by at least two thirds of the membership in both houses of the Assembly; proposals can also be submitted by senators, representatives, or by the executive power and require the formation of and approval in a national constituent convention; final passage by either method requires approval by absolute majority of votes cast in a referendum; amended many times, last in 2004 referendum

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Uruguay: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/uruguay/constitution.

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