Chile to Vote on Controversial New Draft Constitution

Critics argue the far-right-led draft favors individual interests over collective ones and could further restrict abortion laws.

Chileans are set to vote on a new draft constitution, the second in as many years, with the current draft being led by the far-right Republican Party.
The draft has been criticized for favoring right-wing priorities over the needs of historically marginalized groups, including Chile's Indigenous peoples.
The new draft could potentially tighten Chile's already restrictive abortion laws and does not ensure institutional representation for Indigenous voices.
President Gabriel Boric has stated that this will be the last opportunity to replace the Pinochet-era constitution during his term.
Despite the importance of the vote, there is a growing sense of electoral fatigue among Chileans due to the lengthy constitutional rewrite process.