1970-1973	Allende wins presidency and begins to enforce socialism.
1973	Military seizes control of government and Pinochet comes to power.
1973-1978	Those disagreeing with Pinochet are suppressed through torture and murder.
1980	Pinochet's rule is extended until 1997.
1986	Guerrillas try to assassinate Pinochet and fail.

 
 
 

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