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General Augusto Pinochet (Ugarte) (1915–2006) was a general and President of [[Chile]] who overthrew the [[Democracy|democratically]] elected government of President Salvador Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. General Pinochet then headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated communist opponents in Chile. Pinochet, at one time the right hand in the military of [[Salvador Allende]], believed Chile was in danger , and decided to take action. After the coup, Pinochet saw support from America.
General Augusto Pinochet (Ugarte) (1915–2006) was a general and President of [[Chile]] who overthrew the [[Democracy|democratically]] elected government of President Salvador Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. General Pinochet then headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated communist opponents in Chile. Pinochet, at one time the right hand in the military of [[Salvador Allende]], believed Chile was in danger , and decided to take action. After the coup, Pinochet saw support from America.