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'''Chile''' is a country in South America.
 
'''Chile''' is a country in South America.
  
In 1973, a CIA-backed coup replaced the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende with the fascist dictatorship of [[General Pinochet]].  Under Pinochet's reign around 3000 people were murdered or went missingIn spite of being a murderous tyrant, however, Pinochet had several friends in high places, notably [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[Margaret Thatcher]].
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In 1973, [[General Pinochet]] gained power, allegedly with some support from the American governmentHe instituted free market reforms and opposed communism.  [[Liberals]] have sought to try him in recent years for alleged murders committed under his regime against his adversaries.

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Chile is a country in South America.

In 1973, General Pinochet gained power, allegedly with some support from the American government. He instituted free market reforms and opposed communism. Liberals have sought to try him in recent years for alleged murders committed under his regime against his adversaries.