Allende regime

The Allende regime refers to the government of Salvador Allende, Chile's first Marxist president, who took office in 1970. His administration aimed to implement socialist reforms, including nationalizing industries and redistributing land to reduce inequality. Allende's policies sparked both popular support and strong opposition, particularly from the U.S. government, which feared the spread of communism in Latin America. In 1973, his presidency ended violently when a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet overthrew him, leading to a long period of dictatorship characterized by human rights abuses. The Allende era remains significant in discussions of socialism and democracy.