Chile

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.

A woman reads a copy of the proposed Chilean constitution, as an up-or-down referendum on September 4 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 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.

View of a polling station in the 2021 Chilean elections

Kast and Boric: Explaining the Chilean Paradox

Chile’s presidential runoff will now be a race to the middle, as most voters want change but not radicalism. Can either candidate deliver?

The Rise of José Antonio Kast in Chile

The ultra-conservative figure has surged as an option for voters alienated by the left.

Chile’s Evolving Relationship with China

AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.