the military coup in Chile

The military coup in Chile occurred on September 11, 1973, when the armed forces, led by General Augusto Pinochet, overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende. The coup was driven by political polarization, economic instability, and opposition to Allende's socialist policies. Following the takeover, Pinochet established a military dictatorship that lasted until 1990, marked by human rights abuses, censorship, and repression of dissent. The coup has had lasting impacts on Chilean society and politics, shaping discussions about democracy, governance, and economic policy in the country.