Government gives political-system reform urgent priority, project could pass in September

Following an agreement reached by the Joint Committee, Chile’s government decided to give urgent priority to a reform of the political system.

The government said the decision reflected the consensus that has emerged around the initiative. That could allow the bill to pass during September, provided both chambers approve the modification adopted by the committee.

The measure includes a provision that had caused disagreements, although the supplied report ends while describing what parties would be required to express.