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Celebrations as Chile votes by huge majority to scrap Pinochet-era constitution
A plebiscite called in response to street protests in 2019 sees 78% of people back a new charter to replace one imposed by military dictator
Chile has voted overwhelmingly in favor of rewriting the the country’s constitution to replace guiding principles imposed four decades ago under the…
- Charis McGowan in Santiago
- The Guardian
Jubilant pro-reform supporters took to the streets of the capital Santiago and other cities to celebrate on Sunday night after exit polls showed that 78.24%…
Voters also elected for the new constitution to be entirely drafted by a popularly elected body – meaning no active lawmakers can be involved in the…