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1973 Chilean Coup

Democracy Now! coverage related to the U.S.-backed military coup in Chile on September 11, 1973, that led to the overthrow of President Salvador Allende and brought Gen. Augusto Pinochet to power. His regime murdered and tortured thousands during his repressive 17-year rule.

StoryJun 18, 2002

“The Trials of Henry Kissinger”: As the Former Secretary of State Faces Possible Extradition to Chile for His Role in the 1973 Coup, a New Film Provides Fresh Evidence of War Crimes

StorySep 13, 2001

Organizing Nonviolently Against War and Racism in the Midst of Militarism

StorySep 11, 2001

Relatives of Slain Chilean Military Commander Sue Henry Kissinger

StoryJun 26, 2001

Censorship at the National Press Club; Or, Trying to Question Henry Kissinger

StoryJun 01, 2001

An Interview with Novelist, Playwright and Activist Ariel Dorfman

StoryDec 07, 2000

FBI Asks Clinton Not to Release Leonard Peltier, As His Supporters Fight for Executive Clemency

StoryDec 07, 2000

Organization of American States Rules Against Guatemalan Military in Case of Murdered Rebel

StoryDec 04, 2000

Pinochet Is Arrested in Chile

StoryAug 11, 2000

Four Westerners Arrested in Yugoslavia On Spy Charges

StoryAug 11, 2000

Chile Strips Pinochet of His Immunity

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