No Plebiscite Victory
Loses the plebiscite proposing that he remain president for another eight years.
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1988 in Chile
Explore 7 historical events and records for Chile in 1988.
Historical records for Chile in 1988
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October
Referendum
Loses the national plebiscite seeking an additional presidential term.
Referendum
Publicly accepts the plebiscite result after the No campaign wins.
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Chile
Prepares the constitutional plebiscite on whether he should remain president for another term.
Democratic Election Timetable
Begins preparations for competitive presidential and parliamentary elections following the plebiscite defeat.
Eva Luna International Reception
Allende's Eva Luna reached new English-language readers through translation following its Spanish publication.
Presidential Plebiscite
Submits his continuation in office to the plebiscite required by the 1980 Constitution.
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