Thursday, January 02, 2020

#CHILE: Referendum Set For April To Consider Amending Constitution Following Violent Protests

[world politics news]


Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has signed a decree on holding a referendum regarding the amendment of the country's constitution on April 26, 2020, thus implementing the agreement with the opposition amid ongoing anti-government protests.

The decree was signed in the presence of journalists and stipulates that the citizens are set to answer whether they want a new constitution and which body should develop the new document. As for the body, it could either partially include the current lawmakers or be fully formed by new ones through a vote in October 2020.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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