‘A new Chile’: political elite rejected in vote for constitutional assembly

Victories for leftist and independent candidates over rightwingers paves the way for a long-awaited progressive settlement

Chile's established political elite has been roundly rejected at the polls six months ahead of a pivotal presidential election, as the country turned to a progressive new generation to write the next chapter in its history.

Resounding victories for leftist and independent candidates saw rightwing politicians crash to a dismal electoral defeats alongside those with links to Chile's transition to democracy.