Process of making laws in Chile

In accordance to the Chilean Constitution, the Congress is the one enacted to create legislation. The Congress in Chile has bicameral legislature, with senators in one chamber and Diputados on the other. The bill may be introduce to one of the chambers of the Congress either by some congressmen or by the President. There are … Continue reading »

Legal system

Chilean legal system is based on the Constitution, which provides the framework for all the Chilean legislation and establishes the rights all Chilean citizens have and that are granted by the State. No law may contradict the Constitution. The last constitution is from the year 1980, but has been amended several times through the years. … Continue reading »