Last October, millions of Chileans voted in favour of scrapping the country's constitution, which dates back to the repressive rule of Gen Augusto Pinochet.
With Chile the only country in Latin America whose constitution has until now not even recognised the existence of indigenous groups, those running for the seats are keen to make their voices heard. We have a distinct culture with our own way of dressing, tunics made from natural fabrics and dyes, woven head bands. We also have a special bag that our ancestors used to carry the seeds when they were sowing their crops.
If I win, I will be representing my people and will listen to them about what their priorities are in a new constitution and put them forward. But many of us have had to move to the big cities in the region and the capital, Santiago, to find work. I am a lawyer and live in [the northern city of] Arica but my family still live in our traditional territories.
I am part of the Colla indigenous group and I live in Pastos Grandes which is in the foothills of the mountains, in the northern Atacama region.
I'm listening and interested!
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