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The Other 9/11: Chile & Allende
Sep 14, 2023
Andrés Verlasco, a politician and economist, and Lorna Scott Fox, a writer and translator, discuss the Chilean coup and its significance today. They explore the unexpected military intervention, the multiple crises faced by Chile in 1973, the fragility of democracies, and the symbolism of Salvador Allende's death. They also touch upon the controversial death of poet Neruda. A captivating conversation on history, politics, and memory.
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- The coup in Chile marked the abrupt end of a functioning democracy, shocking the nation and highlighting the fragility of democratic politics.
- Economic instability, constitutional crises, and lack of democratic negotiations contributed to the coup and the failure of Salvador Allende's government.
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Memories of the coup and its aftermath
Andres Velasco and Lorna Scott Fox share their personal memories of the coup in Chile and its aftermath. Velasco recalls the day itself, the fear, the curiosity, and the unexpected brutality. He emphasizes that Chile had a functioning democracy leading up to the coup, making the violent takeover and subsequent bloodshed all the more shocking. Scott Fox highlights the impact of the coup on the country's democracy and the loss of Aende's government, which symbolized a shift from good to evil. Both speakers discuss the failure of democratic politics in preventing the coup and reflect on the long-lasting trauma inflicted on Chileans.
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