Chile's Struggle with Neoliberalism: A Constitutional Crossroads

Chile's 2019 social explosion and subsequent constitutional convention were driven by dissatisfaction with the neoliberal model. However, the convention became mired in identity politics and infighting, leading to a rejected constitutional draft. Unforeseen events like the pandemic and immigration concerns shifted Chilean politics to the right. The failure of the constitutional experiment reflects a polarized society and an unchanged economic model. Voters are seeking stable jobs, security, good pensions, immigration enforcement, and affordable healthcare, which neither the left nor the right has been able to deliver. The future of Chile's economy remains uncertain.