Pinochet - A man both loved and hated
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Pinochet's role
- Pinochet's arrest and detainment
- Pinochet and human rights
- Pinochet as monumental figure in South America
- Pinochet's mixed legacy
- Human rights abuses committed by Pinochet's regime
- Pinochet coming into power
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
On December 10, 2006, Augusto pinochet, former President of Chile died in Santiago due to heart complications (Gatica 1). He was a man both loved and hated during his 17 years as head of state. pinochet was loved for overthrowing socialist President Salvador Allende in the United States supported 1973 coup, and was hated for the countless crimes against humanity committed under his regime. The official count of people that have disappeared or been killed while pinochet was in power is estimated at about 3,000 (Gatica 1).
Augusto pinochet ruled with an iron fist from 1974-1990. He was encouraged to pursue a military career by both his mother, and his wife Lucia. pinochet became a general and commander in chief under the government of President Salvador Allende in the 1970s (Profile 1).
Augusto pinochet ruled with an iron fist from 1974-1990. He was encouraged to pursue a military career by both his mother, and his wife Lucia. pinochet became a general and commander in chief under the government of President Salvador Allende in the 1970s (Profile 1).
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