The constitutional process that began in November 2019 has taken a notable turn and points to its closure with the resounding triumph of “Against” over the right-wing and extreme right-wing proposals. With a 55.76% of the votes compared to 44.24% of “In Favor”«, the will of the citizens has been expressed clearly and forcefully.
Carolina Leitao, spokesperson for the “Against” option command, celebrated this achievement as the definitive closure of a constitutional process, highlighting the importance of listening to society’s demands. Her message highlights the need to address the priorities of the population: a more equitable, supportive, safe country with greater opportunities, especially for vulnerable sectors.
The call for unity and putting aside disputes to build a more solid and fair country is the center of his speech. Leitao emphasizes that it is time to work together, involving different spaces such as Parliament, political parties, municipalities and the Government to carry out a common agenda.
The impact of this decision is reflected in the data from the Electoral Service, which reveals not only the victory of “Against”, but also a marked difference of 11% between both positions. Furthermore, election day was described as calm by the Undersecretary of the Interior, Manuel Monsalve, and voters highlighted the fluidity of the voting process.
The reactions were swift. The president of the UDI, Javier Macaya, recognized the victory of “En Contra” and pointed out that it reflects a “constitutional fatigue” in the country. He emphasized that Chileans have ratified for the second time their support for the current constitutional text, asking politics to focus on the real needs of the population.
These results reaffirm the position of Chilean society regarding constitutional changes, according to political leaders. The victory of “En Contra” in 13 regions of the country and the broad participation with more than 12 million votes cast consolidate a clear and forceful message about the direction that citizens expect for Chile.
This historical moment poses challenges and responsibilities for all political sectors. The key will be to respond to the trust placed by citizens, working together to address real demands and build a more united, equitable and prosperous country for all its inhabitants.
