Chileans Reject Proposed New Constitutions, Opt for Moderation Over Ideological Extremes
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Chileans voted to reject two proposed new constitutions in the span of a year and stick with the current constitution from the Pinochet dictatorship.
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The rejected proposals were seen as going too far left or right; Chileans opted for moderation over ideological extremes.
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Politicians were criticized for exacerbating polarization that did not exist among regular citizens.
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President Boric said he would restart efforts on pension reform and wealth redistribution bills stalled in congress.
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Chileans feel dissatisfied with lack of government action on pressing issues like crime and safety.