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This is a list of referendums related to the Conference of American States. Since 1978, there have been a total of 20 referendums related to the Conference of American States by member states, candidate countries, and their respective territories, with several other referendums held by other countries outside of the CAS. The majority of referendums that have been held are surrounding whether or not a sovereign state should join the CAS as part of the accession process, however a country doesn't need to hold a referendum in order to applu fopr membership and begin the process of accession into full membership or as part of a ratification of a given treaty. Other CAS-related referendums have been held on other topics such as the potential adoption of the amero and participation in CAS instittuions, agreements, and other elated policies.

As of 2022, only two countries have held referendums surrounding the continuation of a country's given membership in the CAS; Mexico and the Kingdom of Sierra. Mexico joined the CAS in TBD shortly after the fall of socialism in the country, but held a referendum to withdrawal which took place in 2008 and ended in victory for the Leave campaign, however controversies surrounding the referendum have continued since surrounding its legitimacy, issues surrounding it being a free and fair election, corruption, and other acts of meddling. In 2019, the Kingdom of Sierra held a referendum on its future on its membership in the Conferece; to continue it or withdrawal, ending in a victory for the Remain campaign. Sierra is the only founding member state to have held a membership referendum since the CAS was established.

Territories of CAS member states have also held referendums surrounding joining the CAS and/or its agreements and treaties. Columbian realms, sovereign states where K.S. monarch Elizabeth II serves as head of state (all former colonies of Sierra) have applied for membership and/or participation in CAS institutions, agreements, and policies. Cozumel held a referendum in 2021, the most recent to date, surrounding the potential application of membership in the supranational union and has emerged as a potential candidate country alongside the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, which have also applied for membership and greater integration into Anglo-America and international community.

Summary

Country	Year	Vote (%)	Turnout (%)	Result
Alaska	1978	59.3 40.7	89.8%	Joined
Belize	1991	65.2 34.8	86.4%	Joined
Kingdom of Sierra	2019	55.3 44.7	TBD	Remained

Alaskan CAS membership referendum, 1981

Main article: 1981 enlargement of the Conference of American States

• Alaska – 1978 Alaskan Conference of American States membership referendum, 20 March 1978, 59.3% in favor, turnout 90%.

The federal government under Liberal Democratic president Joseph Stillwell pushed to have Alaska join the Conference of American States to ensure greater connections between Alaska, Sierra, and other Anglo-American countries along with showcasing its commitment towards the Western Bloc cause of opposing the United Commonwealth and Landonism. The CAS was viewed as a means of ensuring nationals security and sought to attain the economic benefits of CAS membership. A referendum was announced in 1977 and approved by the Parliament of Alaska on September 1, schedueling 20 March 1978 as the date of the referendum.

CAS enlargement of 1994

Main article: 1994 enlargement of the Conference of American States

In 1994, two countries achieved full membership in the CAS following a referendum and application by two countries; Belize and Greenland.

CAS enlargement of 1997

Main article: 1997 enlargement of the Conference of American States

The 1997 enlargement involved nine countries, all from the Caribbean and included all Caribbean countries outside of the Antilles and European overseas territories in the region. The enlargement was the result of several referendums between 1994 and 1996 before accession could be completed.

Kingdom of Sierra CAS membership referendum, 2019

• Kingdom of Sierra – 2019 Kingdom of Sierra CAS membership referendum, 5 July 2019, 55.3% to remain

The federal government pursued a referendum on Sierra's membership in the CAS starting in 2017 under Daniel McComb which materialized with the Conference of American States Membership Referendum Act of 2017 which called for a referendum to be held within the next five years. 2019 was chosen as the year for the referendum to be held and July 5 was the date of the election. The referendum was supported by the Royalist Party despite Nemesis Heartwell, then party leader, publically opposing it. The referendum ended in a victory for the Remain campaign and Sierrexit was rejected. Calls for a second referendum have been made by several political organizations and individuals since 2019.

Future CAS enlargements

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Agreements between the CAS and Placentia

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