Chile is undergoing a political sea change under its new leftist president, Gabriel Boric. His administration wants to introduce major reform. On September 4, the government will face its first test, with Chileans due to vote on a new constitution.
The legacy of Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship still reverberates in Chile. In 2019, the enormous gap between rich and poor, along with rising prices and the failure to prosecute crimes committed by the former dictatorship, triggered a huge wave of protests. Since then, a new generation of younger, outspoken activists has been entering the political arena, calling for change in virtually every sphere of society.
And they’re not just talking – they’re taking matters into their own hands. Like Inés Fuentes, for example. She joined forces with other low-income earners to build an entire neighborhood during the pandemic on what was once a garbage tip – to finally have a home of their own. Or the young students who occupied their school to draw attention to the terrible conditions and lack of equipment.
It’s against this backdrop, that the youngest president in Chile’s history is now promising social justice, equality and action on the climate. Gabriel Boric has assured the indigenous population there will be a fair dialogue to resolve centuries-old territorial conflicts. And the LGBTQI community is also expecting him to put an end to the discrimination they face.
Just a few months after being sworn into office, the government is now facing opposition from many sides. Some feel the new leadership is going too far with its push for change, while others say it’s not going far enough. With the September 4 referendum fast approaching and the outcome far from certain, anticipation is rising. The vote will not only decide on a new constitution – it will also have implications for the rest of Boric’s time in office and for his proposed reform process.
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Voters in a referendum on a new constitution for Chile rejected the document on 04 September 2022.
BeCareful there Chile, If you go Anti America, America and it's puppets NATO will come and give you freedom lol
Boric is not a leader an is doing bad for our people. Dividing and used the violence to reach power.
Another leftist government! This does not bode well for Chile. Lots of promises but I'm sure nothing's gonna happen to benefit the people.
I really hope that this government will be succesful. This is Chile's great opportunity to get some justes to more people than ever before. I hope information will be ruled out heavily on daily bases to involve Chileans of the hard work that needs to be done. From my heart I wish the best of luck
Sad… we all know how this is going to go.
After Bachelet, Pinera and then again Bachelet and Pinera, I was expecting Bachelet.
Evil ideology of dw and the west
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Hope the harm to Chile from these wokes will not be big.
Lmao
This is a disaster in making.. these communist Ideas are nice to listen.. within 5-10 they would destroy and bankcorrupt nation. Since it's leftist govt , DW has no problem. If it was Conservatives who came to power, DW would have how kept talking about xenophobia, Racism, powerful men , etc.. the lefists don't make economic sense.. no free lunches , 5-10 years they will understand. First 5 years he can fullfill by borrowing heavy, then when bills start arriving it will be fun 😊
Hello from texas
nepal is also changing
when he said redistribute wealth, there's a commie for you.
wow!😊👍
My takeaway? Buy copper futures. Just joking….I kid…I kid….
We in India desperately need this change from liars fascist Modi govt
Fact is stranger than fiction. It was the same in Asia. I hope Chile will betray our expectations in a positive direction.
Pls add subtitles in English
Chilean people being based and crushing the fascist bandit hordes once again.
11.09.1973 Never Forget.
Cabinet… with more women than men the fuck is going on 💀😂 why not have equal amount of male and females. Are they trying to show they’re “progressive “ I hope the people they put are actually capable and have more than enough experience to run their jobs they have just been assign. Not just because they’re women
Redistabution of wealth? Markist bullshit
Oh dear so now the decline of another nation will start, let’s see if he even knows what welfare capitalism is or how to implement it. Look at Japan if you want a illustration of success.
TIRANO NEFASTO MADURO SU PAPA Y LA.ONU
No, no this is horrible and sad. Poor Chile.
Wish you all the best in Chile! 🤗🇨🇱❤️🇸🇪🤗
This wii nor turn out well.