Chileans Face Critical Decision: Voting on a New Draft Constitution with Conservative Influence
Chileans are voting in a nationwide referendum to decide whether to replace the 1980 constitution. Activists and analysts warn that a new draft constitution, written by conservative lawmakers, could result in the loss of rights for women, children, the environment, and the welfare state. The proposal, drafted by a gender-equal council controlled by the far-right Republican party, is seen as reflecting their ideological program. It includes clauses promoting nationalism, protecting private property, and potentially paving the way for the decriminalization of abortion. Polls indicate that the "against" option is likely to win, but if the proposal is rejected, the future of Chile's constitutional process remains uncertain.
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- Chileans to vote again to replace country’s dictatorship-era constitution The Associated Press
- Chile to vote on new draft constitution influenced by U.S. conservatism The Washington Post
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