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January 6, 2022

Chilean Constitutional Assembly Elects New President to Rewrite Pinochet-Era Document
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In Chile, members of the constitutional assembly have elected
epidemiologist Marķa Elisa Quinteros as its new president. The assembly
is tasked with writing Chile's new constitution, which will replace the
current document created under the U.S.-backed dictator Augusto
Pinochet. Quinteros spoke after the vote.

Marķa Elisa Quinteros: "Thank you with all my heart. I hope we can guide
this process with wisdom, understanding and strength, that we can unite
every sector in favor of what we need for the country, for the peoples
of Chile. Unity, transformation, peace and justice."

Incoming Chilean President Gabriel Boric welcomed the news and said he
looked forward to collaborating on his nation's new constitution. It is
expected to include major reforms addressing social and economic
inequalities, the environment and Indigenous rights.


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