Voting is underway on Chile’s historic referendum for a new Constitution
Voters in and outside Chile vote today on a new Constitution. With a mandatory vote, a massive turnout is expected. Will Chileans get rid of...
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How the campaign against the new Constitution remembers the dictatorship
On the eve of the constitutional plebiscite, far-right lawmakers make plain their thoughts. As detestable as these might be, however, they’re sincere, unlike the traditional...
Servel cites ‘misinformation’ campaign regarding ‘dead’ voters
After Congressman Gonzalo de la Carrera accused Chile’s electoral service of fraud for including dead people on the electoral register, the entity released a statement....
Janis Meneses on the final text: ‘Will change many women’s lives’
In conversation with Chile Today, former member of the Constitutional Convention Janis Meneses evaluates what the final text means for women in Chile. She highlights...
Roberto Vega: ‘We all want Chile to succeed’
Former member of the Constitutional Convention Roberto Vega reflects on his participation in the process. In this interview, Vega, who’s part of the right-wing National...
Carolina Videla on the constitutional proposal: ‘This in an option we can’t afford to lose’
Former member of the Constitutional Convention Carolina Videla, who’s part of the Communist Party, evaluates the job done by the convention. In this interview, she...
Miguel Ángel Botto on the Convention: ‘We lacked humility’
Former member of the Chilean Constitutional Convention, Miguel Ángel Botto, evaluates the work done by the entity during the past year. He highlights the best...
Ricardo Lagos approves?
Former president Ricardo Lagos was unclear if he favors a new Constitution in the upcoming plebiscite. The Rechazo (reject) campaign was thrilled, as its leaders...
Aprueba X Chile: ‘The text delivers solutions for the problems we face’
Ezio Costa, spokesperson for the Aprueba X Chile campaign, is all in for a new Constitution. His main argument is that the Magna Carta was...
Constitutional plebiscite set for September 4
Sept. 4, 2022 has been confirmed as the date for the Constitutional plebiscite. Voting will be mandatory for all Chilean citizens 18 and up who...