Files
Download Full Text (12.3 MB)
Description
It is extremely important to understand the past 50 years of Chilean political history to grasp the strength, resilience, and community in Chile. In 1970, democratically-elected President Salvador Allende gained control of Chile. His government was overthrown in a military coup in 1973, led by General Augusto Pinochet. (It is worth noting here that the US government spent around $3 million campaigning against Allende, according to CBS). Allende died during the coup. The following 17 years of Pinochet’s dictatorship were marked by widespread human rights violations, including imprisonment, torture, and the disappearance of thousands of suspected opponents—many of whom were from working- and middle-class backgrounds. Nevertheless, goodness persisted, and a new president was elected by the Chilean population when democracy was restored in 1990. This marked the beginning of a period of incredible growth- which can be seen in the country today. Chile is covered in beautiful art, and locals are warm-hearted and kind, despite this tragic recent history.
Publication Date
2025
Recommended Citation
Jacowitz, Alana, "Social Work Observations in Santiago, Chile" (2025). International Professional Development Partnerships (IPDP) Consortium. 30.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/30
