Chilean Military Junta

The Chilean Military Junta was a group of military leaders who took control of Chile's government in 1973 after overthrowing the democratically elected president, Salvador Allende. They ruled the country as a military dictatorship, suspending constitutional processes, repressing political opposition, and implementing radical economic reforms. The junta's leadership comprised top military commanders who governed Chile until 1990, when the country transitioned back to democracy. Their rule is often associated with human rights violations, including repression and torture of opponents, making their tenure a significant and controversial period in Chile’s history.