Chilean Refugee Movement

The Chilean Refugee Movement refers to the migration of individuals leaving Chile due to political repression, human rights abuses, and economic instability, particularly during and after the military coup in 1973. Many sought asylum in countries like Argentina, Venezuela, and others in Latin America and beyond. This movement was driven by fears of persecution under the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The refugee influx influenced the social and political landscapes of host countries, fostering international solidarity and highlighting issues of political repression and human rights violations during that period.