2009 Easter Island immigration referendum

A referendum on restricting immigration was held in Easter Island on 24 October 2009.[1] It followed protests in August 2009 when protestors blocked the runway at Mataveri International Airport in protest at immigration from Chile.[2] The proposal was approved by over 90% of voters.[3] 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.[4] In August 2018, a law took effect prohibiting non-residents from staying on the island for more than 30 days.[5]

Results
Choice Votes %
For67896.31
Against263.69
Invalid/blank votes2–
Total706100
Registered voters/turnout1,30054.31
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 24. Oktober 2009 : Beschränkung der Zuwanderung Direct Democracy
  2. Easter Island: even more difficult to get to? PRI, 6 November 2009
  3. Easter Island to curb immigrants BBC News, 25 October 2009
  4. Easter Island residents fear ruin over tourist ruling 11 October 2009
  5. "Law 21,070" (in Spanish). Chile Library of Congress. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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