The New Paper

October 26, 2020

Chile votes to rewrite constitution

Chilean voters overwhelmingly passed a measure to rewrite the country’s constitution, with 78% of voters approving the measure in a referendum yesterday. The decision follows mass protests against inequality last year, and the new constitution will be drafted by a body that is elected by a popular vote.

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