Chile’s overwhelming opposition vote new constitution, progressive concept
5 Sept. BBC Reports say voters in Chile overwhelmingly rejected a progressive new constitution to replace the old constitution since the military rule of late Gen. Augusto Pinochet through a referendum that has been voted on by people. 61.9% opposed and 38.1 percent agreed, higher than the results of the public opinion poll. As people take to the streets of Santiago to celebrate
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President Gabriel Boric, who supports the new constitution, said he would continue to work with parliament and civil society to rebuild the constitutional process. in order to get the text of the draft constitution from the lessons of this process and win the majority of the people But it is unclear how and how long it will take for the new text of the draft constitution to come out.
“We need to listen to the voices of the people who are clearly dissatisfied with the proposal that the constitutional delegation pushed,” Borick said, adding that he would continue to work to bring the proposals into fruition that would increase trust in us and. Let us all be one
The process of replacing Chile’s military-era constitution began three years ago following large-scale protests erupted in the country. and in the referendum in October 2020 Nearly 80 percent of Chileans voted in favor of the repeal of the old constitution.
But the new constitution, drafted by constitutional convention delegates chosen by voters, is too advanced for many.
The rejected new draft constitution would declare Chile a “multinational” state, recognizing the rights of the Chilean indigenous population to their land and resources. (The indigenous population accounts for regarding 13 percent of the country’s population.)
In addition, various institutions will be changed. of Chile, for example, the Senate was transformed into a regional council. And there are main demands by women’s groups, such as the right to abortion. and let the law mandate that women have at least 50 percent of the seats in government agencies.
The 36-year-old Chilean leader has been elected overwhelmingly following mass protests. and the government of Mr. Borick which has left-wing ideas and is a new generation Pledge to overhaul Chile’s constitution
But following 6 months in office, he repeatedly lost the referendum on the new constitution. which is a big slap in the face Borick may reshuffle his cabinet to bring more moderate and politically experienced politicians to work.
