1973 Chilean Coup - 3 Minute History

In the 1960s, Chile was a democratic nation amidst regional dictatorships. The US, wary of socialism post-Cuban Revolution, influenced Latin American politics, including Chile's. In 1970, Salvador Allende, a socialist, became president, prompting US aid withdrawal and economic issues. Rising tensions led to a 1973 military coup, with Augusto Pinochet seizing power. The US's role in the coup is debated, but they maintained relations with Pinochet, who ruled until 1990.

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