AQ Podcast: A Reset for Chile and Gabriel Boric
Public policy expert Isabel Aninat on what’s next for Chile after the rejection of the proposed new constitution
Chile Now Has a Chance to Get New Constitution Right
Voters showed that they want a new charter, not a new country.
REACTION: Chile Rejects New Constitution
After a three-year process, the country is left with a question of how to fulfill their previous vote to change the magna carta.
Chile Could Become “Plurinational.” What Does That Mean?
AQ demystifies the term and how it’s been applied elsewhere in Latin America, as a vote on Chile’s new constitution approaches.
For Chile’s Constitution Referendum, Moderate Voters Are Key
Proposals from both campaigns and an obligatory vote could still affect the outcome.
Chile’s Proposed Constitution: 7 Key Points
A guide to what’s in the document, and what would it mean for the country, ahead of a September plebiscite.
The Critics Are Coming for Roberto Bolaño
After decades of praise, some are souring on the late literary icon. A new book defends his legacy.
A Challenging Start for Gabriel Boric
Chile’s young president faces sinking approval, as does the constitutional convention ahead of a critical September plebiscite.
AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.
The Dangerous Hubris of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
A new constitution is taking shape, but familiar mistakes threaten decades of progress.
REACTION: Boric Taps Mario Marcel as Finance Minister
Chile’s president-elect announced a diverse cabinet with 14 women and 10 men hailing from multiple parties.
What’s in Store for Gabriel Boric? Consider 1980s Greece.
An unexpected parallel carries a warning for Chile’s incoming president.
What I Know About Gabriel Boric
Chile’s next president represents something new in Latin America, a true generational shift. Whether he’ll succeed is another question, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Gabriel Boric and the New Left’s Old Problem
The Chilean candidate represents a class of Latin American politicians who appear more revolutionary than they really are.
REACTION: Chile Sends Kast and Boric to Runoff
Experts break down the winners and losers of the first round election.
