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Andy Beckett
Guardian columnist and author of 'Pinochet and Piccadilly, Britain and Chile's Hidden History'. His work explores the connections between Pinochet's Chile, Nazi Germany, and Thatcher's Britain.
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Jul 16, 2025
• 46min
Pinochet and the Nazis
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In this discussion, Andy Beckett, a Guardian columnist and author, dives into the dark ties between Pinochet's Chile and Nazi Germany. He reveals how notorious Nazi war criminal Walther Rauff found refuge in Chile, boasting a chilling connection to Pinochet's regime. The conversation also explores the long shadow of Salvador Allende's democratic government and how its fall resonates today. Beckett highlights implications of impunity in political systems and the ongoing threat of authoritarianism under the guise of conservatism.
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