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About Augusto Pinochet
Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean general and dictator who ruled as the President of Chile from 1973 to 1990. He came to power through a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected socialist government of Salvador Allende. Pinochet's regime was marked by human rights abuses, including the notorious Operation Condor. Despite his controversial rule, Pinochet implemented economic reforms that transformed Chile into a stable and prosperous country.
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