Chile: major blow to president as far right triumphs in key constitution vote:
‘Earthquake in Chilean politics’ as ultra-conservative Republican party wins 22 of ...
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Key FactsChile's Far-Right Wins Constitutional Council Elections
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- José Antonio Kast's Republican Party will have the final say on a new Constitution after securing a rightist majority on the 50-seat body.
- Gabriel Boric's left did not achieve enough support to gain power of veto.
- The far-right Republican Party (PLR) scored a resounding triumph at the polls, winning 22 seats on the council.
- With over three-fifths of the council, the political right can propose, approve, and modify constitutional norms.
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