Chile marches forward - into the unknown?

by Canning House Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson

Every week, Andrew Thompson draws on his great wealth of knowledge and experience of Latin America to bring our audience in-depth insights on economics, political risk, and business in the region.

This week, he considers what comes next for Chile following a resounding vote in favour of constitutional reform on 25 October, as the country likely faces a complex and unpredictable process in the coming years.

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What happened?

Last Sunday 25 October Chileans voted overwhelmingly, with 78% support, for a new constituent assembly. It was a historic moment – but the stock market seemed unimpressed, with share prices dipping 2.7% on the following Monday.

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