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Wednesday, December 08, 2021

#CHILE: Parliament Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill

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Chile has approved a landmark law allowing same-sex marriage in the historically Catholic country.

The legislation, overwhelmingly approved by parliament on Tuesday, also enables gay couples to adopt children.

The bill was supported by President Sebastián Piñera, who has to sign it into law. But it has been criticized by members of his conservative coalition.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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Thursday, January 02, 2020

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

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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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Friday, December 06, 2019

#CHILE: Gov't Investigating Possible "Domestic Interference" Of Eastern European Nation In Demonstrations

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Foreign Minister Teodoro Ribera says the government is investigating possible foreign interference that led to the escalation of recent nationwide protests. Ribera says the government is investigating an uptick in internet traffic from an Eastern European nation, which was not named. The investigation will focus on whether this constitutes direct interference in Chile's domestic affairs.

Nationwide demonstrations started in Chile in early October after an increase in subway fares. By October 18, the demonstrations had turned violent with protesters clashing with police. The protests exacerbated the difficult economic situation that the country faced.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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Friday, December 05, 2014

#CHILE: Pres. #Bachelet Urged to Fulfill Promise to Reform Constitution in 2015

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Opposition parties are urging Pres. Michelle Bachelet to honor her campaign promise - a "pillar" of her campaign - to reform the country's constitution, though some are skeptical and she has been slow to commit to reforming the Pinochet-era document.