Chile’s Constitutional Council unveiled a second draft of the national constitution, which is notably more liberal than its predecessor. The Council holds a conservative majority. The aim is to replace the 1981 Constitution. This old constitution came from the military rule of Augusto Pinochet. Many criticize it for supporting social inequality and privatizing essential services. […]
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