The Coup of 1973 (Chile)

The Coup of 1973 in Chile was a military overthrow of President Salvador Allende on September 11, orchestrated by General Augusto Pinochet and others. Allende was a socialist leader whose policies faced opposition from various groups, including the military and the United States, which feared the spread of socialism in Latin America. The coup was marked by violence, with military forces storming the presidential palace. Pinochet established a dictatorship that lasted for nearly two decades, resulting in widespread human rights abuses. The coup significantly impacted Chile's political landscape and relations in the region.