Augusto Pinochet
Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean general who came to power in a military coup in 1973 that overthrew the democratically elected President Salvador Allende. He ruled Chile as a dictator until 1990, implementing neoliberal economic reforms while presiding over widespread human rights abuses, including the imprisonment, torture, and execution of political opponents. Pinochet's regime remains a controversial and significant chapter in Chile's history, reflecting the complexities of Cold War politics in Latin America.
Born on Nov 25, 1915 (109 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 1.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 54,289 | $2,700,000 | 2,159$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 6,234 | $5,100 | 6$ |
| Canada | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 22,703 | $1,700,000 | 1,016$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,926 | $450,000 | 238$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 28,300 | $350,000 | 195$ |
| Australia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 16,667 | $1,380,000 | 902$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,407 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 8,175 | $89,000 | 67$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,039 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Totals | 12 | 302,329,135 | 193,514 | $8,174,100 | 5,418$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Emerging from this wreckage was neoliberalism – an economic policy focused on privatising state institutions and undermining basic social protections – first implemented by Augusto Pinochet after his US-backed coup in Chile.
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Spain:
Augusto Pinochet is mentioned as responsible for crimes against humanity.
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Paraguay:
Augusto Pinochet led the military regime in Chile from 1973 to 1990.
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Dominican Republic:
The film directed by Sebastián Alarcón follows a cadet during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
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Costa Rica:
Augusto Pinochet was mentioned by Mario Vargas Llosa as a dictator he distanced himself from.
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Ireland:
Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean dictator whose regime was marked by human rights abuses and was connected to Walther Rauff.
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United Kingdom:
Augusto Pinochet was the dictator of Chile during the time Rudi and Peter visited.
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Canada:
When the government of Richard Nixon supported Augusto Pinochet in the 1973 coup in Chile, 16 years of dictatorship followed.
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Colombia:
Augusto Pinochet is cited as a dictator from the right.
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Argentina:
Augusto Pinochet allegedly faked senile dementia with the help of the Chilean government to avoid prison.
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