Published 21:50 IST, November 11th 2019
Chile Government to re-write the constitution from Pinochet-era
The Chilean Government has decided to re-write the Chilean constitution in order to replace one clause and dating it back to the Pinochet dictatorship
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Chilean Government has decided to re-write Chilean constitution in order to replace one clause and dating it back to Pichet dictatorship. decision comes in order to meet demands of protesters who have been organising violent demonstrations on streets of Chile.
Chile to re-write new constitution
Internal Affairs Minister told international media that all cabinet meeting, president, members of cabinet and or political allies reached a mutual conclusion that Congress will take charge of rewriting constitution. After process is completed document will be me public. During press conference, he said that process of rewriting constitution will be focused on goal of reconfiguring social contract, which is fundamental demand of protesters.
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Violent protests in Chile
people of Chile have been protesting for past three weeks demanding equality and response of government on ir fundamental demands. After three weeks President Sebastian Pinera's government finally reached a decision. It was reported that during protests re were at least 20 people who lost ir lives and number of people killed by police and militant forces stays undisclosed. Due to protests city has suffered severe dams of life and property along with Santiago’s public transport which was vandalised and looted and later was put to halt.
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Protesters demand social protection and more participation in democracy
protesters have been demanding a new constitution. present constitution dates back to time of General Augusto Pichet 1973-1990 which was formed on bases of dictatorship regime and lacks legitimacy. However, constitution has been amended several times, but people demand that new clauses should be ded to enhance social protection and also increase participation of citizens in a democracy. Even though opposition stands against decison., y believe that constitution has acted as a pillar of stability in times of distress and helped ecomy evolve. Government on or hand will try and bring changes as soon as possible.
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(With inputs from ncies)
20:49 IST, November 11th 2019