What to know about pivotal Chile coup, 50 years later
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Chile, once a model of democracy and stability in Latin America, became deeply divided after the election of Marxist Salvador Allende in 1970.
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During the Cold War, the United States secretly intervened in Chile's economy and supported opposition groups in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism.
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A 2023 survey by Activa Research found that 60% of Chileans born after the 1973 coup disapprove of Pinochet, this suggests that younger generations have a more negative view of his legacy.
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