![Chilean voters rejected a second constitutional proposal during the December 17 referendum.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ChileDecReferendum-300x200.jpg)
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.
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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.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GettyImages-1414506974-300x200.jpg)
For Chile’s Constitution Referendum, Moderate Voters Are Key
Proposals from both campaigns and an obligatory vote could still affect the outcome.
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AQ Podcast: Chile’s Road Ahead to a New Constitution
A look at the potential benefits – and risks – of a new charter.