How did general pinochet secure his political position in chile

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Lennon Mcintosh

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31 August, 01:01

How did general pinochet secure his political position in chile

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Edwin Petersen · Answer 1

Pinochet assumed power in Chile following a United States-backed coup d'état on 11 September 1973 that overthrew the democratically elected socialist Unidad Popular government of President Salvador Allende and ended civilian rule.

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The dictatorship was established after the democratically-elected socialist government of Salvador Allende was overthrown in a coup d'état on 11 September 1973. During this time, the country was ruled by a military junta headed by General Augusto Pinochet.