The Pinochet Regime

The Pinochet regime, led by General Augusto Pinochet from 1973 to 1990 in Chile, was a military dictatorship that came to power after a coup overthrowing the democratically elected government. It was characterized by authoritarian rule, suppression of political opposition, and human rights abuses, including arrests, torture, and killings of opponents. Pinochet implemented economic reforms emphasizing free-market policies, which transformed Chile's economy but also increased inequality. The regime ended with a return to democracy, but its legacy remains controversial due to the repression and economic changes during his rule.