Dictatorship of Chile

The dictatorship of Chile refers to the period from 1973 to 1990 when General Augusto Pinochet ruled the country after overthrowing President Salvador Allende. This military regime suspended democratic institutions, censored media, and suppressed political opposition through violence and repression. While some supporters credit Pinochet with economic reforms that promoted growth, his government also committed serious human rights violations. The regime ended with Chile transitioning back to democracy in 1990, but the impacts of this dictatorship continue to influence the country’s social and political landscape today.