Chile’s Constitution Writers Are Very New to Politics
By
Jennifer M. Piscopo, Peter M. Siavelis
A closer look at the group of newcomers set to rewrite Chile’s constitution.
Even back in 2019, when widespread protests sparked a movement to rewrite Chile’s constitution, it was hard to deny that the country was tired of traditional politicians – and wanted some fresh faces. After elections on May 15 and 16, it’s clear Chileans will be getting just that. Our analysis for AQ found that of the 155 delegates chosen to draft Chile’s new constitution, only 34, or 22%, had ever run for elected office, and only 21, or 13.5%, had held elected office. For many, the crop of newcomers raises hopes – and questions – about the kind of governing charter...
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