Celebrations erupt in Santiago’s Plaza Italia, the focus of the massive and often violent social protests last year. Photo; Reuters
Chile to tear up Pinochet-era constitution after landmark referendum
- New charter to replace guiding principles imposed four decades ago under the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet
- President Sebastian Pinera’s government agreed to referendum after weeks of pressure from demonstrators
Celebrations erupt in Santiago’s Plaza Italia, the focus of the massive and often violent social protests last year. Photo; Reuters
