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2017 Easter Island marine reserve referendum

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A three-part referendum on a marine reserve was held in Easter Island on 3 September 2017. Voters were asked whether they approved of the creation of a marine reserve,[1] whether it should be jointly administered by a board of six Easter Islanders and five officials representing the national government,[2] and whether fishing in the marine reserve should be limited to traditional methods.[3] The proposals were the result of a November 2013 decree by the Chilean government that started the process of creating a 740,000 square kilometre marine reserve around Easter Island.[1] All three proposals were approved by voters.

Results

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Question For Against Invalid/
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Total
votes
Registered
voters
Turnout
Votes % Votes %
Formation of a marine reserve 396 64.08 222 35.92 24 642
Joint administration of the reserve 377 61.80 233 38.20 32
Restriction to traditional fishing methods 477 77.94 135 22.06 30
Source: Direct Democracy

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