Presidente Boric por proceso constitucional: 'A nuestro país le hará bien cerrar este ciclo'

The recently elected President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, has declared that his government will be pushing forward with the process of drafting a new constitution. In a recent address to the Chilean National Congress, President Boric stated that the current constitution, which was written during the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, has failed the Chilean people and that a new constitution is necessary to correct the structural inequalities in the country.

President Boric believes that the new constitution will serve as a tool to address the long-standing social and political divisions in Chile and will help to restore public trust in the government. He acknowledges that the process of drafting a new constitution will not be easy, but it is necessary to establish a more democratic and just society for all.

There are currently several proposed versions of the new constitution, each with different provisions regarding issues such as environmental protections, indigenous rights, and the role of the state in the economy.

This move to draft a new constitution is not a new one for Chile. In 2019, a wave of protests in the country led to a referendum on the issue of a new constitution. The referendum was overwhelmingly in favor of drafting a new constitution, leading to the establishment of a Constituent Assembly tasked with the creation of a new constitution.

The drafting of a new constitution in Chile has the potential to impact the entire region, as many countries in Latin America are grappling with similar issues of inequality and political turmoil.

The recent statements by President Boric suggest a renewed commitment to this process and a recognition of the importance of a new democratic constitution for Chile and its citizens.

Overall, President Boric’s announcement is an important step forward in the ongoing struggle for democratic governance and social justice in Chile and the region as a whole.