Mila Burns

Mila Burns, an Associate Professor at Lehman College and expert in Latin American studies, discusses her groundbreaking work on Brazil's covert role in the 1973 Chilean coup. She reveals how Brazil not only supported Salvador Allende’s overthrow but also facilitated Pinochet's rise through intelligence and weapons. The conversation shifts to the lived experiences of Brazilian exiles in Chile and the profound impact of regional dynamics over Cold War narratives. Burns emphasizes the importance of documenting painful histories, shedding light on the complexities of power and resistance in South America.