Thousands of Uruguayan protesters marched against a constitutional reform that would created a militarized national guard for public security. The "Vivir sin miedo" proposal would also make some prison sentences more severe and would legalize night raids, which are currently illegal. The reform will be on the ballot on Sunday, when voters head to the polls to pick a new president. All seats of both chambers of congress are also up for grabs.
Uruguay's security plebiscite (Oct. 24, 2019)
Uruguay's security plebiscite (Oct. 24, 2019)
Uruguay's security plebiscite (Oct. 24, 2019)
Thousands of Uruguayan protesters marched against a constitutional reform that would created a militarized national guard for public security. The "Vivir sin miedo" proposal would also make some prison sentences more severe and would legalize night raids, which are currently illegal. The reform will be on the ballot on Sunday, when voters head to the polls to pick a new president. All seats of both chambers of congress are also up for grabs.