Chile voters sour on right-wing constitution as abortion clause stirs debate

Demonstrators hold a banner during a rally to mark International Safe Abortion Day, in Santiago, Chile, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/ File Photo

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Voters are souring on Chile's second, conservative-led attempt at drafting a new constitution as a bid to further tighten the country's already restrictive abortion laws and other moves to the right threaten to turn off a majority of voters.

More than half of Chileans, 54% of respondents surveyed before the draft text was completed this week, plan on voting against the new constitution, according to pollster Cadem.