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Canada's Conservatives consider Indigenous policies

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CANADA

The ruling upholds the right of parliament to pass laws on Indigenous issues and to incorporate Indigenous laws into federal law. The act in question is one of many passed over…

Chile government will struggle with indigenous issues

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CHILE

Meanwhile, part of the area remains under a state of emergency in an attempt to contain a surge in the violence that has plagued it for over two decades.

Australia Voice vote outcome creates Labor concerns

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AUSTRALIA

The poll exposed deep divisions along political lines that will frustrate attempts to achieve reconciliation with the country’s Indigenous population. By revitalising the Liberal…

Pro-Bumiputera move will have mixed impact in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…

Chile's constitutional reform may succeed this time

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CHILE

The new process, headed by a Constitutional Council to be elected in May, is designed to produce a more moderate proposal than the far-ranging changes to Chile’s political and…

New constitution will extend uncertainties in Chile

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CHILE

They also voted for the new constitution to be drawn up by a fully elected constitutional convention. The process will mean at least another 18 months of uncertainty, with…

Tribunal elections will exacerbate Peru powers clash

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PERU

Peru’s TC plays a key role in interpreting the constitution and resolving constitutional clashes. The outgoing body has been seen as increasingly politicised; there are dangers…

Plebiscite result will force Chile government rethink

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CHILE

The referendum was followed on September 6 by a cabinet reshuffle incorporating new centre-left figures from outside the government coalition. For the six-month-old government…

Australian referendum on a republic will wait

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AUSTRALIA

The accession of King Charles III has revived a debate over whether Australia should continue with the monarchy as head of state or move towards a presidential system.

Drought throws spotlight on Chile’s water stewardship

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CHILE

The poor, and small farmers, are the worst hit. Conflicts over the precious resource are impacting the mining and agricultural sectors. Agriculture represents 72% of water use…