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Pinochet Part 2: The Caravan of Death

Real Dictators

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Coup d'état: The Fall of Allende

This chapter explores the escalating tensions leading to the coup d'état in Chile, detailing the military's strategic movements and the U.S. involvement that set the stage for the takeover. As President Allende fights to protect his presidency, the narrative captures the dramatic and violent confrontation at La Moneda Palace. The aftermath of the coup reveals the brutal suppression of opposition and the rise of Pinochet's dictatorship, contrasting the terror in Chile with the celebratory mood of U.S. officials.

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