Panamanian Torrijos–Carter Treaties referendum, 1977
Encyclopedia
A referendum on the Torrijos–Carter Treaties was held in Panama
on 23 October 1977. Voters were asked whether they approved of the treaties with the United States
, which would give Panama control of the Panama Canal
in 1999 and abrogate the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903. Around 67% voted in favour, with a voter turnout of 97.3%.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
on 23 October 1977. Voters were asked whether they approved of the treaties with the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, which would give Panama control of the Panama Canal
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1904 to 1914, the canal has seen annual traffic rise from about 1,000 ships early on to 14,702 vessels measuring a total of 309.6...
in 1999 and abrogate the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903. Around 67% voted in favour, with a voter turnout of 97.3%.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 506,805 | 67.4 |
| Against | 245,117 | 32.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 14,310 | – |
| Total | 766,232 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen | ||