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In the 20th century, the US constitution was emulated by democracies around the world. No longer: its antiquated institutions and an absence of rights have guaranteed its declining influence. Chile is seeking a different path.
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More than 30 years after the end of the U.S.-backed dictatorship, Chile might soon have a brand new constitution, one that Chileans actually get to vote on and approve.
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Gabriel Boric, former student leader, will become Chile’s youngest president after storming to a resounding victory (56-44) in a run-off vote against his far-right opponent, José Antonio Kast. Kast quickly accepted his defeat and called Boric to congratulate him.
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