# Chilean constitutional and political reform efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-constitutional-and-political-reform-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-05T23:46:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Public sentiment in Chile regarding constitutional reform has shown recent shifts four years after the 2022 plebiscite. Survey data indicates that 36% of citizens believe a new constitution would benefit the country, while 42% believe it would be detrimental. Concerns persist regarding national security, with 46% of respondents fearing a new constitution would have a negative impact. Most citizens, 48%, favor reforming the existing constitution rather than starting a new process. In response to the broader political landscape, the Chilean government has moved to fast-track political system reforms. The Executive has granted ‘suma urgencia’ (extreme urgency) to a legislative proposal aimed at strengthening democracy. This reform seeks to implement stricter requirements for political party formation and financing, set higher standards for independent candidates, and provide legal recognition for parliamentary committees. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Chilean government fast-tracks political system reform The Chilean government is fast-tracking a stalled political reform project with extreme urgency to strengthen party representativeness and financing by September. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-government-fast-tracks-political-system-reform ### 2026-09-05: Chilean public opinion shifts on constitutional reform four years after plebiscite Four years after Chile's 2022 plebiscite, survey data shows a growing belief that a new constitution could improve the economy, though security concerns remain high. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-public-opinion-shifts-on-constitutional-reform-four-years-after-plebiscite --- Cite as: Chilean constitutional and political reform efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-constitutional-and-political-reform-efforts