The most recent government document for Chile was drafted while under the rule of dictator Augusto Pinochet. Even though his reign has been overthrown and political protests have pushed Chile into democracy, this constitution is still the law of the land.
This month, Chileans are voting on a new constitution, which would support gender equality, recognize Indigenous people, and take responsibility for climate change.
This process highlights modern constitutionalism, which says that since the world is changing, so should the laws that citizens have to follow. It is especially interesting to look at this from a country who still believes that the supreme law of the land (US Constitution) is relevant today, even though its authors were supporters of the heteronormative, white, capitalist, patriarchy.
If passed, this constitution will reflect a country that is ready to start improving the world; whereas, if it is voted against, there will most likely be more protests and political unrest.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/04/constitution-approve-vote-chile
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