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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]
