Chileans this Sunday (4) rejected a proposal for a new Constitution aimed at establishing more social rights. Approval of the new text will allow Gabriel Boric’s government to carry out reforms.
With the victory of rejection, the 1980 Constitution, imposed by the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, remains in effect. However, negotiations for the creation of a new Founder are currently ongoing.
The country’s president has summoned the leaders of the government and opposition parties to “continue the founding process” this Monday afternoon (5) at La Moneda Palace in Santiago.
The document was drafted by an assembly of 154 members elected in 2021, equally elected by indigenous peoples. According to the partial results of 72.19% of the votes counted, the defeat was 62.2% to 37.8%. A larger difference than survey estimates.
What defines the offer: The new Constitution had a highly progressive character and defined Chile as a “social and democratic state of law”. This will mean responsibility for providing services to citizens, including the creation of the National Universal Health System and the first recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights.
The constitutional proposal established a social security system financed by workers and employers. The idea was to change the capitalization model that has been in place since the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, which left millions of people on pensions below the minimum wage.
The text also included the right to abortion and described at least 50% of women in government positions.
* With information from ANSA and AFP
source: Noticias
