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Chilean voters rejected a second constitutional proposal during the December 17 referendum.

REACTION: Chile Rejects Second Constitutional Rewrite

The nation is the world’s first to turn down two consecutive constitutional proposals. The 1980 charter remains in place.

Chile Now Has a Chance to Get New Constitution Right

Voters showed that they want a new charter, not a new country.

A woman reads a copy of the proposed Chilean constitution, as an up-or-down referendum on September 4 approaches.

For Chile’s Constitution Referendum, Moderate Voters Are Key

Proposals from both campaigns and an obligatory vote could still affect the outcome.

AQ Podcast: Chile’s Road Ahead to a New Constitution

A look at the potential benefits – and risks – of a new charter.

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