Chile's government is a representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Chile is both head of state and head of government, and of a formal multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the president and by their cabinet. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the National Congress.The judiciary is independent of …
The economic and social changes taking place in Latin America inevitably triggered demands for political change as well; political change in turn affected the course of socioeconomic development. As the 20th century opened, the most prevalent regime types were military dictatorship—exemplified by that of Porfirio Díaz in Mexico and after 1908 Juan Vicente …
Feb 12, 2016 · The 1973 Chilean Coup has sparked one of the most controversial policy debates in contemporary politics today. Many believe it can be used as a beneficial case study, which demonstrates how underlying and hidden factors, often affects US foreign policy. After months of rising political tensions on September 11 th 1973 Chile’s democratically ...
Nov 04, 2019 · By ERWIN FREED With the re-emergence of a massive class struggle in Chile, the analysis provided by Trotskyists and other revolutionaries of the failures of the Chilean government under Salvador Allende in the early 1970s is critically important. Intercontinental Press, published by the Socialist Workers Party in the U.S. during that period, was a journal…
The revolution in La Serena was led by Pedro Pablo Muñoz, the brothers Antonio and Ignacio Alfonso, and other notable residents of the city, who organized a revolutionary militia of 600 men from La Serena, Ovalle and Illapel.
Unitary statePresidential systemConstitutional republicDemocratic RepublicChile/Government
SpainChile remained a colony of Spain for close to 300 years until Napoleon Bonaparte's conquest of Spain weakened the country's imperial grip on their South American colonies. Under Spanish colonial rule, northern and central Chile were part of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
The US government believed that Allende would become closer to socialist countries, such as Cuba and the Soviet Union. They feared that Allende would push Chile into socialism, and therefore lose all of the US investments made in Chile.
President of ChilePresident of the Republic of ChilePresidential StandardIncumbent Gabriel Boric since 11 March 2022StyleHis ExcellencyTypeHead of state Head of government10 more rows
Chilean transition to democracyRepublic of Chile República de ChileCommon languagesSpanishGovernmentUnitary presidential constitutional republicPresident• 1990–94Patricio Aylwin first22 more rows
The Independence movement began in 1810, Chile winning its formal independence in 1810. The Spanish were defeated by the Army of the Andes led by Jose de San Martin and Bernardo O'Higgins. In 1826 the last Spanish troops surrendered and Chiloé was incorporated into the Chilean Republic.Oct 25, 2016
Chile's de facto independence in 1810 came about as a result of a number of factors, including a corrupt governor, the French occupation of Spain and growing sentiment for independence.Jul 16, 2019
1535 - Indigenous Araucanian people successfully resist first Spanish invasion of Chile. 1541 - Pedro de Valdivia begins Spanish conquest and founds Santiago. 1553 - Araucanians capture and kill Valdivia. 1810 - Junta in Santiago proclaims autonomy for Chile following the overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.Nov 20, 2017
The United States had a long history of engaging in covert actions in Chile; it had provided funds in support of electoral candidates, run anti-Allende propaganda campaigns, and had discussed the merits of supporting a military coup in 1970.
Augusto PinochetCaptain General Augusto Pinochet OMChDied10 December 2006 (aged 91) Santiago, ChileResting placeLos Boldos, Santo Domingo Valparaíso, ChileNationalityChileanPolitical partyIndependent35 more rows
1973 Chilean coup d'étatDate11 September 1973LocationChileActionArmed forces put the country under military control. Little and unorganised civil resistance.ResultPopular Unity government overthrown Death of Salvador Allende Military Junta Government led by General Augusto Pinochet assumed power