Who can initiate an optional referendum at the national level?
Chile
Answer
President
Source
Political Constitution of Chile (ConstituciónPolítica de la República de Chile) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de
Comment
Only the President can initiate a referendum in thereferred case of controversy. See Article 32.4 of the Constitution.