1973 Chilean coup d'état

The 1973 Chilean coup d'état was a military overthrow of President Salvador Allende, the first Marxist to be elected head of state in the Americas. On September 11, the Chilean military, led by General Augusto Pinochet, took control amid political unrest and economic instability. The coup was marked by violence, including the bombing of the presidential palace and Allende's death. Pinochet established a dictatorship, which lasted until 1990, characterized by human rights abuses and repression of opposition. This event significantly impacted Chilean society and politics, and its effects are still felt today.