Tuesday, May 18, 2021

‘A new Chile’: political elite rejected in vote for constitutional assembly

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Victories for leftist and independent candidates over rightwingers paves the way for a long-awaited progressive settlement

Chile’s established political elite has been roundly rejected at the polls six months ahead of a pivotal presidential election, as the country turned to a progressive new generation to write the next chapter in its history.

Resounding victories for leftist and independent candidates saw rightwing politicians crash to a dismal electoral defeats alongside those with links to Chile’s transition to democracy.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/18/a-new-chile-political-elite-rejected-in-vote-for-constitutional-assembly
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The Article Was Written/Published By: John Bartlett in Santiago



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