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Chile Votes to Reject New Constitution

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  • #Politics
  • #Chile
  • #Legislation
Chile Votes to Reject New Constitution
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DEC 2023
Image copyright: Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro/Getty Images
story last updated JUL 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

While most Chileans desire a modernized constitution, the reality remains that the country's public will only support a text which sensibly changes the nation's landscape instead of attempting to codify left- or right-wing ideology. The country's radical swings in policy direction between differing governments have so far made constitutional unity impossible — consensus must be made before Chile's outdated foundations can finally change.

Americas Quarterly

Narrative B

Constitutional referendums in Chile have been marred by a widespread lack of interest in national politics. A falling economy and a rise in crime in recent years has led many to lose faith in democracy. The governing actors of Chile must bring return confidence in the current capabilities of the state — only then will the public truly believe in a vision as bold as implementing a new constitution.

Economist

Metaculus Prediction


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