INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Council holds a conservative majority.The aim is to replace the 1981 Constitution
This old constitution came from the military rule of Augusto Pinochet.Many criticize it for supporting social inequality and privatizing
essential services.Unlike the first reform attempt, this effort includes 24 specialists
Politicians on the Council were also publicly elected.Currently, the Council has 50 members
One key point is forming a federal entity for investigating high-level crimes.Also, a coordinating council will assist the public
(Photo Internet reproduction)Furthermore, Article 24 is new and significant
The state must secure access to healthcare, housing, and other essential services.This is a departure from the older Pinochet-era
In this draft, the Bank is an autonomous body.It will only operate with other financial institutions.Experts will review the draft next
Then, by October 16, the Council will make a decision
A public vote is set for December 17.Recent surveys indicate public sentiment
About 41% want to keep the old constitution
Only 19% support the new draft.The initial draft from 2022 faced rejection
It was the first in Chile to advocate for gender parity in public roles.However, 61.87% voted against it in a referendum.Experts say the
Various challenges lie ahead
The new draft must clear many hurdles before becoming law.
