The article addresses the political situation in Chile, referring to the 1973 military coup. The logic that sustained this coup, which involved the overthrow of President Salvador Allende, did not end with the Cold War. According to the text, over time the presidents changed, the pretexts changed, and the methods changed, but the essence of this logic persisted. The title "Straightening Chile" suggests a continuity of a specific political orientation in the South American country.
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Straightening Chile
Correio da Manhã13 September 2026 at 01:30
Why this matters
The article is of interest to readers following Chilean and Latin American politics, as it offers a reflection on the persistence of authoritarian political structures in Chile long after the end of the Military Dictatorship. The analysis suggests that changes in government were not sufficient to overcome the foundations of the 1973 coup, which may be relevant for understanding the current political conflicts in the country.
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