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How long was Augusto Pinochet president?

How long was Augusto Pinochet president?

December 17, 1974 – March 11, 1990
Augusto Pinochet Ugarte/Presidential terms

Who was Augusto Pinochet quizlet?

Augusto Pinochet was born on November 25, 1915 in Valparaiso, Chile. He became the dictator of Chile in 1973. His military government reigned from 1974 – 1990. He died on December 10, 2006 before he could be tried for human rights abuses that occurred during his reign.

When was Augusto Pinochet in power?

A right-wing authoritarian military dictatorship ruled Chile for seventeen years, between September 11, 1973 and March 11, 1990….Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990)

Republic of Chile República de Chile
Government Unitary authoritarian military dictatorship
President
• 1974–90 Augusto Pinochet
President of the Junta

When did Augusto Pinochet come to power?

On 11 September 1973, Pinochet seized power in Chile in a coup d’état, with the support of the U.S., that toppled Allende’s democratically elected Unidad Popular government and ended civilian rule.

How did Augusto Pinochet come to power?

On 11 September 1973, Pinochet seized power in Chile in a coup d’état, with the support of the U.S., that toppled Allende’s democratically elected Unidad Popular government and ended civilian rule. Operation Condor was founded at the behest of the Pinochet regime in late November 1975, his 60th birthday.

Which of the following was General Augusto?

General Augusto Pinochet, the former dictator of Chile who died yesterday aged 91, saved his country from Communism and created the most successful economy in Latin America; he was also responsible, however, for the widespread torture and murder of his political enemies.

When did Augusto Pinochet rule?

Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990)

Republic of Chile República de Chile
President
• 1974–90 Augusto Pinochet
President of the Junta
• 1973–81 Augusto Pinochet

How did Augusto Pinochet rise to power?