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   5 days ago · Augusto Pinochet (born November 25, 1915, Valparaiso, Chile—died December 10, 2006, Santiago) was the leader of the military junta that overthrew the socialist government of Pres. Salvador Allende of Chile on September 11, 1973.

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   Who was Augusto Pinochet?

   • Augusto Pinochet, leader of the military junta that overthrew the socialist government of President Salvador Allende of Chile in 1973. Pinochet was head of Chile’s military government (1974–90). During his dictatorial reign tens of thousands of opponents of his regime were tortured.

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   How long did President Pinochet stay in office?

   • Although rejected by the electorate, Pinochet remained in office until free elections installed a new president, the Christian Democrat Patricio Aylwin, on March 11, 1990. As commander of the armed forces until 1998, Pinochet frequently thwarted human rights prosecutions against members of the security forces.

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   What did President Pinochet do after he stepped down?

   • As commander of the armed forces until 1998, Pinochet frequently thwarted human rights prosecutions against members of the security forces. After stepping down, he became a senator for life, a post granted to former presidents under the 1981 constitution.

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   Did Pinochet have any political opposition?

   • Pinochet permitted no meaningful political opposition, but he fulfilled his constitutional obligation to hold the plebiscite scheduled, which took place earlier than mandated, in October 1988. The result was a “no” vote of 55 percent and a “yes” vote of 43 percent.

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