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Pinochet Part 1: An Arrest in London

Real Dictators

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Tensions in Chile: Allende vs. Pinochet

This chapter explores the polarized political landscape in Chile during the early 1970s, focusing on the rivalry between Salvador Allende and Augusto Pinochet. It examines Allende's rise to power amid significant socio-political reforms and the military's growing opposition, influenced by fears of communism. Additionally, it highlights the covert involvement of the USA seeking to undermine Allende's government and prevent a successful socialist model in Latin America.

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