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 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3 | 2.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 14,283 | $62,000 | 174$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 48,230 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 786,552 | 759 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,163 | $34,000 | 39$ |
| Totals | 6 | 58,649,752 | 65,435 | $452,000 | 551$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Óscar Arias referenced Augusto Pinochet as an example of a dictator who created his own constitution.
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Costa Rica:
Augusto Pinochet is referenced as a dictator who established a constitutional assembly to consolidate power.
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Latvia:
Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship is echoed in Ariel Dorfman's play.
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Guyana:
General Augusto Pinochet of Chile is mentioned as a historical figure associated with violent suppression.
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Costa Rica:
Augusto Pinochet is referenced in the context of military regimes.
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Colombia:
Pinochet is referenced as a dictator who was judged under the principle of universal justice.
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Spain:
Augusto Pinochet led the military coup that overthrew Salvador Allende and established a dictatorship in Chile.
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Sweden:
Augusto Pinochet's regime was responsible for the deaths and torture of thousands in Chile.
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Portugal:
Augusto Pinochet was the general in command of the military dictatorship in Chile during the 1970s.
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Guyana:
Kast has personal and family support for the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in his past.
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