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What’s at Stake as Chile Writes a New Constitution
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5:58Now PlayingChile is facing a moment of truth as a key referendum approaches to define whether a new but contentious constitution draft will replace the existing one.
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On Sept. 4, Chileans will vote on a new constitution, almost three years after the outbreak of civil unrest that led to the drafting of the potential replacement to a charter imposed by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1973 to 1990. Almost 80% of voters in a 2020 referendum favored the writing of a new constitution, but the latest polls show that ratification may be doubtful. Scrutiny of the document, which was composed by a left-leaning body, increased as some argue it will weigh on economic growth, deter investments and undercut political checks and balances.
Why are Chileans writing a new constitution?
Though the current constitution has been amended several times since Chile returned to democracy, many have long viewed the document as illegitimate because of its origins during the reign of General Augusto Pinochet, a violent dictator whose rule featured arbitrary arrests and political executions. Critics have also argued that elements of the constitution have entrenched inequality. When mass street protests began on Oct. 18, 2019, triggered by an increase in Santiago subway fares, demonstrators expanded their grievances to include problems with the pension, health care and education systems. In an effort to diffuse tensions, then President Sebastian Pinera agreed to the 2020 referendum to determine whether Chile would rewrite its charter and what type of body would be in charge of doing so.
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