A 62% to 38% vote rejected the proposed constitution, which had been met with "intense criticism that it was too long, too left-wing, and too radical". Although many voters found it excessively divisive, it was regarded as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, and controversy hampered the process.

Chile voters reject new draft constitution

In a statewide plebiscite, Chileans chose to reject the current version of the constitution in favor of a new, conservative one, with the "against" option garnering more than 55% of the vote.

Chile rejects second draft of constitution which threatened rights of women

Chile rejects new conservative constitution which threatened rights of women

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