This chapter explores the political polarization in Chile and the ongoing process of drafting a new constitution. It highlights the emergence of a new hard-right party and discusses the contrast between previous swings to the hard left. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the Chilean people's desire to avoid a return to dictatorship.
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