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Chile’s Constitution Writers Are Very New to Politics
A closer look at the group of newcomers set to rewrite Chile’s constitution. Activist Giovanna Grandon, known as Pikachu aunt, is among the new faces on Chile s constitutional convention. MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images
Even back in 2019, when widespread protests sparked a movement to rewrite Chile’s constitution, it was hard to deny that the country was tired of traditional politicians – and wanted some fresh faces.
After elections on May 15 and 16, it’s clear Chileans will be getting just that. Our analysis for
AQ found that of the 155 delegates chosen to draft Chile’s new constitution, only 34, or 22%, had ever run for elected office, and only 21, or 13.5%, had held elected office.