Question

Write short note on democracy inChile.

Answer 1

Democracy in Chile

Democracy in Chile During the early 1970s, Chile had a democratically elected government under President Salvador Allende. The government was liberal towards the workers and the poor people of Chile. Various welfare policies were adopted by the government for emancipating the poor such as milk for the children, distribution of land to landless farmers, and restricting the entry of foreign companies. Military Coup of 1973 A military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet. The Presidents house was bombed by the military and Allende died in it. General Augusto Pinochet became the President of Chile and ruled it for the next 17 years. The military government mercilessly killed thousands who supported Allende. Restoration of Democracy in Chile Military General Pinochets dictatorship came to an end in 1988 after a referendum. The armys role in the Chilean government was eradicated and a democratically elected government was formed. In 2006, Chile got its first women President Michelle Bachelet.

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