1973 Chilean coup

The 1973 Chilean coup was a military takeover that overthrew President Salvador Allende, elected in 1970. Tensions grew due to economic struggles and political polarization. On September 11, 1973, the military, led by General Augusto Pinochet, launched a violent assault, bombing the presidential palace and causing widespread chaos. Allende died during the attack, and Pinochet established a military dictatorship that lasted until 1990, marked by repression and human rights abuses. The coup significantly impacted Chile’s democracy and international relations, highlighting Cold War tensions and the influence of external powers like the U.S. during this era.