http://en.wikipedia....ugusto_Pinochet
Here's the overview: A democratically elected leader takes control of Chile. Although he isn't a communist or marxist, he is anti-capitalism. He made very popular reforms that lay the ground works for Chile to develop economically. The Nixon admin feared that he might nationalise some American bussinesses. Now, the CIA do what Americans do best: makes something that wasn't a major problem, into one of the worse human rights violations in modern history.
You've guessed it! They funded a man called Augusto Pinochet, the commander of the army, to take over the country in a military coup. Now, incase you can't guess the outcome of this, he massacres thousands of men, women and children, whom are his "enemies". Now, this a great move for the Americans in their fight to bring... wait what was that thing they wanted to bring to the country... oh yes, a fascist military dictactorship! Wow! What a great achievement!
Oh yes, discuss
This post has been edited by Dr Lecter: 14 June 2006 - 11:42 AM