Chile Voters Reject New Conservative Constitution 

Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people. <br />The draft was rejected by 56% of voters to 44%, Voters had already rejected a progressive draft last year. <br />The protesters - many of them left-wing students - called for measures to address inequality and the cost of living crisis, as well as social and political reforms. <br />Among the criticisms made by left-wing opponents were that it failed to protect indigenous rights, could have allowed restrictions to reproductive rights, and enshrined private sector participation in the provision of services such as health, education, and pensions.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>