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The Associated Press

Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter

People against the draft of a new constitution celebrate after the polls closed in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Esteban Felix/AP)

SANTIAGO, Chile — Voters rejected on Sunday a proposed conservative constitution to replace Chile's dictatorship-era charter, showing both the deep division in the South American country and the inability of political sectors to address people's demands for change made four years ago.

With nearly all votes counted late Sunday, about 55.8% had voted "no" to the new charter, with about 44.2% in favor.

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