Clashes erupt in Chile as nation marks 53 years since military coup
Protesters and police clashed during commemorations of the 1973 coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power.
Demonstrations occurred in Chile on September 11 as the country marked the 53rd anniversary of the military coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende. Protests and police clashes were reported during the commemoration, reflecting ongoing divisions over the legacy of the 1973 takeover and the subsequent 17-year dictatorship.
The coup remains a contentious historical event in Chile, with disputes continuing over its consequences and how it should be remembered nationally.
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- Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy — Al Jazeera — All
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