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Chile articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Chile.​ Chile is a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "Senate serves eight-year terms and the Chamber of Deputies is elected for four years". A strong democracy has ensured Chile a strong economy and relative social stability. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Chile Selecting Constitutional Council Amid Voter Apathy

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile will vote to choose 50 delegates to a council to draw up a new Constitution, after voters rejected a proposed charter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy

On Sunday, over 60% of Chileans rejected a directly elected convention’s draft new national constitution. They had good and bad reasons.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, Direct Democracy and Referendums, South America

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Colombia and Chile, Latin America Is Returning to Democracy

Despite being afflicted by authoritarian inclinations, Chile and Columbia represent a steady comeback to democracy in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, Colombia, South America

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

March 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

Gabriel Boric became the youngest person to be sworn in as President of Chile, promising to make Chile “a dignified and just country.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Election of Gabriel Boric as Chile’s youngest president

December 29, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Election of Gabriel Boric as Chile's youngest president

35-year-old “moderate socialist,” Gabriel Boric, will be sworn in as Chile’s president in March, the youngest in the country’s history.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Chilean Democracy Faces A Critical Test

December 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chilean Democracy Faces A Critical Test

If far-right candidate Kast wins the upcoming presidential election, Chile could find itself on the path to a democratic retreat.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

A Critique Of Chile’s New Constitution

May 22, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Critique Of Chile’s New Constitution

Chile’s democratic re-engineering can create a regional model of social democracy, but the mechanism is fraught with dangers.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Chile Votes To Begin Rewrite Dictatorship-Era Constitution

May 17, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile Votes To Begin Rewrite Dictatorship-Era Constitution

Chileans voted Sunday to select some 155 persons tasked with the long overdue rewriting of the dictatorship-era constitution.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, Election History, South America

Chilean Senate To Vote On Postponing Upcoming Elections

April 4, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Also, visit the main Democracy Chronicles section on World Democracy or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.

On Easter Sunday, April 4, Chile’s Senate will hold special session to vote on reform that will postpone upcoming general elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

A New Chilean Constitution Built By All

January 29, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Chilean Constitution

The idea for the new Constitution was that if we change the fundamental law, we might bring about broader structural changes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

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