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Chile's constitution vote puts Andean country at historic crossroads

Chileans are set for a historic decision on Sunday: stick with a market-friendly constitution dating back to military dictator Augusto Pinochet or approve a progressive new text that promises to shake up the Andean country's political and social fabric.

Reuters

Chile's move to replace dictatorship constitution faces test

Two years ago, the vast majority of Chileans reached a conclusion: The constitution needs to change

The Independent UK

Chile's president says mining sector tax reform up for debate

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said in a speech late Tuesday that any changes in the country's tax law that would affect the mining sector are still up for discussion, with a vote scheduled in Congress in coming weeks.

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Chile's Proposed Left-Wing Constitution Could Spell Chaos

The 54,000-word draft document is a feeding frenzy of political interests looking to codify special rights and privileges.

Reason

Chile's Boric suffers first Cabinet resignation

SANTIAGO - Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Thursday that he had accepted the resignation of his Cabinet's social development minister, the first shakeup of his young administration which began in March.

Reuters

Chilean government sets new push on bill to reduce working hours

The government of Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Tuesday it has revived efforts to pass a bill that would reduce working hours in the country and fulfill a campaign promise.

Reuters

What is neoliberalism? A political scientist explains the use and evolution of the term

Neoliberalism is a complex concept that many people use – and overuse – in different and often conflicting ways.

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Chile's Student-Protester Generation Plays With Constitutional Chaos

Voters will hopefully come to their senses and reject a radical, left-wing constitution.

Reason

Chile's Boric takes center stage as vote over new constitution nears

The race to approve or reject Chile's new constitution in September enters its final weeks as the "no" vote remains in the lead and progressive President Gabriel Boric and his government has taken a more active role in the race.

Reuters

Chile is updating its constitution for the 21st century. The US should follow its lead

The US constitution used to be considered a model for democracies around the world – but its antiquated institutions and absence of rights have guaranteed its declining influence

The Guardian - US

Boric says Chile should draft new constitution if current proposal fails

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Friday that if a proposed new constitution is rejected in a referendum set for September, a new draft would have to be written up from scratch instead of modifying the current text.

Reuters

Chile delivers final constitution draft as skepticism runs high

Chile’s Constitutional Convention presented the final version of the charter that will be put to a referendum as a growing number of voters question the broad changes it would enact from social rights to political rules.

Tribune News Service

Chile president receives draft of new proposed constitution

Chile’s Constitutional Convention has presented the formal draft of a proposed constitution to the president, who has set a plebiscite for Sept. 4

The Independent UK

Chile finalizes proposed constitution, final vote on Sept. 4

Chile's constitutional assembly handed over the final text of a proposed new constitution to President Gabriel Boric on Monday, finalizing a year-long process to replace the country's magna carta that dates back to the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy talks to Argentina, Chile presidents

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing on with with his campaign to obtain support from Latin America

Reuters

Chile's new leftist president gets reality check as support wanes

The optimism engulfing Chile's leftist President Gabriel Boric as he took power in March has dimmed as inflation, social unrest and political missteps dent his popularity and fuel doubts about a push to steer the economy away from market-friendly policies.

The Hindu

Yes, the Left is back in Latin America

In many ways, the new ‘pink tide’ points to a different Left, as Gustavo Petro’s election in Colombia shows

The Independent UK

Chile meets controversy in remaking the role of first lady

Chile's new left-leaning government is doing away with the office of the first lady as part of its effort to transform a role that both the president and his partner have characterized as archaic

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Latin America's new 'pink tide' gains pace as Colombia shifts left; Brazil up next

Latin America's new "pink tide" is gaining pace after Colombia elected its first leftist leader Gustavo Petro, with Brazil expected to follow suit in elections in October, an echo of a regional political shift in the early 2000s.

Reuters

Chile tax reform, mining royalty 'priority number one,' minister says

Chile's government is set to push forward its tax reform plans, including a bill on mining royalties, by the end of this month, a top cabinet member to President Gabriel Boric told Reuters, legislation that could impact the world's top copper producer.

Al Jazeera

Summit of the Americas: A squandered opportunity at critical time

US President Joe Biden’s decision to exclude the presidents of three countries has overshadowed the summit’s agenda.

Reuters

Exclusion of countries from Americas Summit a "mistake", says Chilean President

The U.S. administration's decision to exclude Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba from the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles this week was an "error" and "mistake", Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Monday.

Reuters

Chile's Boric seeks to placate amid challenges in first state of the union

Chilean President Gabriel Boric struck a conciliatory tone and outlined his government's plans to tackle a slew of issues amid a sharp drop in his approval rating during his first State of the Union Address on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

‘Consequences will be dire’: Chile’s water crisis is reaching breaking point

Unprecedented drought makes water a national security issue as more than half of Chile’s 19 million population lived in area with ‘severe water scarcity’ by end of 2021

The Guardian - US

Chile government apologizes to woman for forced sterilization

Doctors performed procedure in 2002 without consent while Francisca was under anesthesia because she was HIV positive

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