9th Class Social Science Democracy in the Contemporary World Question Bank Long Answer Type - Democracy in the Contemporary World

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    How was military dictatorship established in Chile in 1973? 

    Answer:

    In September 1973, there was a military coup in Chile. General Augusto Pinochet, an army general, led the coup. The government of USA unhappy with Allende's rule and is known to have supported and funded activities that led to the coup. Pinochet became the President of the country and ruled it for next 17 years. From a government that was elected by people, the power shifted to the military officers. They could do as they wished and no one could question them. Thus, a military dictatorship established in Chile.


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