The US-backed coup in 1973 led to the death of Salvador Allende and the establishment of a dictatorship under Pinochet.

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The thread discusses the historical context of Salvador Allende's election and the subsequent US-backed coup that led to his death and the establishment of Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile. This event is significant for understanding the political instability and foreign intervention in Chile's history.

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Parent: International RelationsEntity: US-backed coup in ChileImpact: negativeDate: Sep 5, 2026Target: The role of the United States in Chile's political instability

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Salvador Allende was democratically elected President of #Chile OTD in 1970; he would be toppled and killed in a US-backed coup in 1973, setting up dictatorial rule by Pinochet until 1990 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/chile/eclipse/?s=mb #travel #history

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Salvador Allende was democratically elected President of #Chile OTD in 1970; he would be toppled and killed in a US-backed coup in 1973, setting up dictatorial rule by Pinochet until 1990 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/chile/la-serena/?s=mb #travel #history

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#chile#travel#history