Chile's Dark Past: Uncovering the Forgotten Voices of Pinochet's Dictatorship
The United States played a significant role in the 1973 coup in Chile, which led to the rise of an authoritarian right-wing dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet. The U.S. had been meddling in Chile's politics for years, fearing the influence of Marxist President Salvador Allende. The U.S. spent massive amounts on anti-communist propaganda and covert actions to prevent Allende from taking power. Despite these efforts, Allende was elected, and the U.S. continued to support opposition and economic measures against his government. The coup in Chile had unintended consequences in the U.S., galvanizing public opinion and leading to increased human rights concerns and congressional involvement in foreign policy.
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- Child victims are the forgotten voices of Chile during the Pinochet dictatorship from 1973 to 1990 The Associated Press
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