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General Pinochet’s Chilean Coup - Original

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The Election and Fragile Presidency of Salvador Allende

This chapter delves into the events leading to Salvador Allende's presidential election in Chile and the subsequent political challenges he faced. It addresses the role of the CIA and the growing opposition that set the stage for an unstable political climate, culminating in the looming coup of 1973.

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