Dorfman once said, “Heads of states do not have impunity for those things they have done in crimes against humanity. Humanity can judge them for what they did against us all.” Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean general, politician and the military ruler of Chile between 1973 to 1990. He remained the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army until 1998. Augusto Pinochet was born on November 25, 1995 and passed away on December 10, 2006. Throughout the major events, effects on society and turning points in Pinochet’s life demonstrates how his dictatorship will be remembered.
Augusto Pinochet assumed power in Chile following a United States-backed on September 11, 1973 that overthrew the democratically elected socialist Unidad Popular government of …show more content…
Despite the positive effects the Pinochet regime had on Chile, he also impacted this South American country negatively as well. From the start of the new military government harsh measures were implemented. During the period of Pinochet’s rule, various investigations have identified the murder of 1,200 to 3,200 people with up to 80,000 people forcibly interned and as many as 30,000 tortured. According to the Chilean government, the official number of deaths and forced disappearances stand as 3,095. Although, Allende’s supporters were appalled by Pinochet’s wrongdoing, he still had an enormous amount of followers who stood by him no matter the …show more content…
During his early professional career Pinochet distinguished himself as a specialist in military geography and geopolitics. His 1968 book Geopolitica went through several editions. He also stood out as a student in the Infantry school, in the War Academy, and in other advanced courses. On September 11, 1973 he leads bloody military rebellion against Allende, who committed suicide in his presidential palace under air and ground attack. On his 91st birthday, Pinochet issues a statement taking “full political responsibility” for the actions of his government. He also dies at this age. Overall, he was never tried for alleged human rights
Augusto Pinochet assumed power in Chile following a United States-backed on September 11, 1973 that overthrew the democratically elected socialist Unidad Popular government of …show more content…
Despite the positive effects the Pinochet regime had on Chile, he also impacted this South American country negatively as well. From the start of the new military government harsh measures were implemented. During the period of Pinochet’s rule, various investigations have identified the murder of 1,200 to 3,200 people with up to 80,000 people forcibly interned and as many as 30,000 tortured. According to the Chilean government, the official number of deaths and forced disappearances stand as 3,095. Although, Allende’s supporters were appalled by Pinochet’s wrongdoing, he still had an enormous amount of followers who stood by him no matter the …show more content…
During his early professional career Pinochet distinguished himself as a specialist in military geography and geopolitics. His 1968 book Geopolitica went through several editions. He also stood out as a student in the Infantry school, in the War Academy, and in other advanced courses. On September 11, 1973 he leads bloody military rebellion against Allende, who committed suicide in his presidential palace under air and ground attack. On his 91st birthday, Pinochet issues a statement taking “full political responsibility” for the actions of his government. He also dies at this age. Overall, he was never tried for alleged human rights