Viral video 'Abort Chile' sparks controversy days before vote on new constitution

FILE PHOTO: A slogan is seen as a citizen receives a copy of the proposed new Chilean constitution ahead of the upcoming September 4th constitutional referendum, outside the government palace in Santiago, Chile August 19, 2022. The slogan reads 'Chile votes informed.' REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A week before Chileans vote on a proposed constitution that promises sweeping changes to the Andean country's institutions, a controversial performance arguing for its passage went viral on Sunday, offering ammunition to opponents and causing headaches for supporters.

In an event promoting the new constitution in the port city of Valparaiso, a group known as The Undetectables put on a performance dubbed "Abort Chile," featuring nudity and a jarring allusion to abortion involving a Chilean flag.