Chilean Voters Reject Proposed Constitution for Second Time in Two Years, Leaving Pinochet-Era Laws Intact
• Chilean voters rejected a proposed conservative-written constitution to replace the current Pinochet-era laws. Over 55% voted against the new charter.
• This is the second defeated draft constitution in 2 years. A left-leaning proposal was rejected in 2022.
• The rejected constitution aimed to deepen free-market policies but contained controversial limits on women's rights and state intervention.
• The defeat means Chile will continue to be governed by the Pinochet-era constitution that has been amended over the years.
• Lawmakers began drafting a new constitution after 2019 protests over inequality. But proposals so far have failed to gain majority backing.