Echoes of Repression: A Historical Lens

This chapter explores the metaphor of a 'dead horse' to depict society's desensitization to corruption, while providing a historical overview of Indonesia's political turmoil post-1965 coup. It critically examines U.S. foreign policy's violent implications in Latin America, particularly through Operation Condor, and the brutal tactics employed to suppress leftist movements. The chapter underscores the disturbing realities of state-sponsored repression and the complexities of political narratives woven through history.