The bewildering vote in Chile that rejected a new constitution
Chileans recently rejected a progressive constitution by a decisive margin despite voting to replace the Pinochet-era constitution in 2020. What explains this seemingly divergent positions?
Chileans reject new constitution in plebiscite, President Boric promises new constitutional process
Political and social leaders across the political spectrum have called for a new constitutional convention to be convened, pointing out that the text of the proposed constitution was rejected, not the desire to have a new constitution
The Chilean Plebiscite- What lies ahead?
The new draft constitution is said to be one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, and addresses the country’s stark social inequalities.
Chile heads towards historic plebiscite on new constitution
This Sunday, over 15 million Chileans will have the opportunity to replace the country’s constitution inherited from the era of dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet
Why lithium power politics are playing out very differently in Chile and Bolivia
The people of Bolivia and Chile imagine a different kind of extraction: one that is controlled by those who live by the resources and one that does not destroy the earth.
Chile’s lithium provides profit to the billionaires but exhausts the land and the people
About a third of the world’s lithium comes from Chile. The needs of the people of Chile seem to only come after the needs of the large corporations.
Will Chile get a new constitution?
The draft constitution enshrines a number of new rights and freedoms such as free higher education, universal access to healthcare, reproductive rights, pensions, indigenous and water rights.
Labor and workers’ rights are at the heart of Chile’s new Constitutional Convention
The members of the Constitutional Convention have been working since July 2021 to propose a new, more inclusive framework for the country
Gabriel Boric takes office as Chile’s new president
The inauguration of the progressive Gabriel Boric marks the beginning of a new era of social justice in Chile
End of the road for Chile’s neoliberal healthcare system?
After the victory of Gabriel Boric in Chile’s presidential elections, the country awaits long-needed changes to its health system
Gabriel Boric’s victory in Chile’s presidential run-off hailed across the globe
Political leaders from across the globe hailed the victory of Gabriel Boric of the left-wing Approve Dignity coalition in Chile’s presidential elections. Boric won the presidency with 55.87% of the votes
Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric emerges victorious in Chilean elections
Boric has promised to deliver on key demands raised during the 2019 protests which includes an increase in state spending on social services, progressive taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals.
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