Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution - BBC News

With nearly 90% of the vote counted, 78% of people had voted "yes" in a referendum that was called after mass protests against inequality.

President Sebastian Piñera acknowledged the result and praised the peaceful vote.

A mass anti-government protest movement began in Chile a year ago.

For so many Chileans, this is exactly what this vote represents: goodbye to a dictatorship-era constitution, and hello to a new beginning that people feel is more fitting for a modern democracy.

Sunday's vote caps a turbulent year for Chile - and this vote is the result of months of mass protests, calling for meaningful change.

Thousands of people began holding celebrations in Santiago and other cities even before the result was clear.

The convention will have a year to agree on a draft text, which will then be put to another public vote.

Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution.

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