The Intelligence from The Economist The first draft is history: Chile’s rejected constitution
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Sep 19, 2022 
Ana Lankes, The Economist’s Chile correspondent, shares insights on the recent constitutional referendum in Chile that faced overwhelming rejection, detailing the political fallout and public reaction. Arjun Rahmani, the global business correspondent, discusses declining fertility rates in wealthier nations, challenging the link between fertility and prosperity, and exploring policy responses. The conversation also touches on innovative solutions to aging populations, such as robotic caretakers, and the use of HARM missiles in Ukraine’s air defense strategy.
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Chile's Rejected Constitution
- Chileans rejected a new constitution in a referendum, celebrating in the streets.
- This followed 2019 protests and a 2020 vote to replace the Pinochet-era constitution.
A Maximalist Constitution
- The proposed constitution was lengthy, with over 388 articles and 100+ rights, including some unusual ones.
- It aimed to reshape the state, impacting the justice system, indigenous territories, and property laws.
A Convention of Scandals
- The constitutional convention, with low voter turnout, became dominated by hard-left activists.
- Scandals and unconventional behavior within the convention alienated centrist voters.