2022 proposed Political Constitution of the Republic of Chile

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The proposed Political Constitution of the Republic of Chile was a Constitutional draft written by the Constitutional Convention of Chile between 4 July 2021 and 4 July 2022. An early draft was made available on 14 May 2022.^[1] The final proposal was made available on 4 July 2022.^[2]

A national plebiscite was held on 4 September 2022 to determine whether the public agreed with the proposed Constitution.^[3][4] It was rejected by a margin of 62% to 38%.^[5][6]

The proposal sought to replace the 1980 Chilean Constitution, whose original text was ratified by a plebiscite during the military dictatorship of Chile^[7] and, since the return to democracy, has been amended several times.^[8][9][10]

The proposal included several key elements:

• A shift towards a welfare state model, moving away from the principle of subsidiarity that had been in place for over three decades.
• Emphasis on human rights recognition and protection.
• Increased regional autonomy, resembling aspects of a semi-federal system.
• Recognition of Chile as a plurinational and ecological state.^[11]
• Explicit acknowledgment of groups historically marginalized in Chilean society, including:
  • People with disabilities
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Children and adolescents
  • Women
  • Sexual and gender minorities
• The proposal was notable for being the first Chilean constitution drafted by a fully democratically elected constituent assembly, with provisions for gender parity and representation of indigenous peoples in the drafting process.

These elements represented significant departures from previous Chilean constitutional frameworks. However, it is important to note that the proposal was subject to debate and criticism, and its ultimate impact would depend on implementation and interpretation.^[7]