The Chilean Coup
The coup that turned democracy into dictatorship
4.7 (38)
42 mins
Discover the story behind Chile’s fall from democracy to dictatorship in September 1973. Learn how idealism collided with Cold War geopolitics as Allende’s socialist revolution faced US interference, internal division, and military betrayal, in this skoob.
Ep 1:
Nixon's Order: Make Chile Scream
From a secret White House order to a fracturing society, discover how Nixon's rage, Cold War fear, and the fall of a lone constitutionalist general set Chile on the path to catastrophe.
Ep 2:
Allende's Final Hours
As coup plans crystallize, Allende gambles on a democratic plebiscite while soldiers move into position—culminating in the bloody September 11th assault on La Moneda and his death.
Discussions (12)
Ted
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHe wrecked the economy lol
JoAnn
Level 4 · 8 mo agoThis is really true regarding the Chicago Boys. The 375% inflation in 1974 proves their experiment was a disaster initially. It seems they prioritized ideology over the people suffering, which is just awful.
Stephen
Level 3 · 7 mo agoEconomy screaming? Sounds like my bloody overdraft!
