Chile's Controversial Constitutional Referendum: Unresolved Issues and Indigenous Opposition

Chileans will vote on a proposed new constitution that reflects U.S. conservative values, including the right to religious objections, homeschooling, and language suggesting personhood for fetuses. The document, drafted by members of Chile's right-wing Republican Party, is more conservative than the current constitution and has connections to U.S. conservative Catholic legal thinkers at the University of Notre Dame. The proposed constitution has faced criticism for its lack of addressing inequalities and potential setbacks on abortion rights. The involvement of U.S. conservative players highlights the global influence of religious conservatives and the U.S. Supreme Court.