Social Issues In Chile

Throughout the course of history, several authoritarian leaders have risen to power and maintained their acquired power through physical, violent means. Two authoritarian leaders that have transformed their acquired power into dictatorial rights are Fidel Castro of Cuba and Augusto Pinochet of Chile. Interestingly, Castro and Pinochet differed in their ideals about the ideal structure of governments. While Castro advocated for a socialist, Marxist, anti-imperialist Cuba, Pinochet favored a anti-Marxist, anti-socialist, capitalist Chile. Despite their differing ideals, both shared several similarities in their efforts to establish and maintain their power. Both individuals rose to power in a similar manner: a sort of coup d’état. Both individuals maintained power through positive and negative means. Castro and Pinochet introduced several economic reforms that mostly benefited the people of Cuba and Chile. While these economic reforms allowed for the financial freedom of many Cubans and Chileans, the dictatorial rulers politically repressed the residents of Cuba and Chile. While many historians believe that Castro and Pinochet greatly differed due to their opposing beliefs, both dictators share multiple similarities in the ways that they rose to power, negatively maintained power, and positively

The country of Chile is located in western South America. The conditions vary with the mountains, deserts, and beaches.

During the movie Machuca it was evident that there were severe tensions between the classes. This can be seen through many of the characters in the movie. However, in this report I will discuss which two characters who better represented the class tensions and why. I will then conclude with how this parallels with the tensions that were found in Allende’s government at the time, which consequently resulted in the democratic breakdown of Chile.

Chile stretches along 2,672 miles with an average width of 112 miles. More than one out of every three Chileans live in Santiago metropolitan region which is the capital of Chile. Two Chilean poets have won the Nobel Prize in literature. Chile’s population sits around 17,363,894 ranking Chile 63, they have a human development index of 41 of 187 countries. GDP per capita is $19,100 with an adult literacy at 99% for both males and females. The general attitudes are friendly and warm, but they might be shy and reserved when first meeting someone, they are also known for their sharp, witty and somewhat cynical sense of humor. Chileans are extremely patriotic and take pride in their nation’s cultural, educational, and economic achievements. Chile has a large middle class, and their educational system enables many poorer people to excel. When it comes to Chilean appearance they closely follow European styles, North American fashions are also popular especially among the youth. Greetings in Chile are important because they stress that one is welcome and recognized. The most common greeting among friends and relatives is the abrazo, consisting of a handshake and a hug. Chileans eat their main meal in the middle of the day and a lighter meal between 8 and 10pm, they typically have a tea time around 5 or 6pm where beverages, small sandwiches, and cookies or cake are served. In restaurants a server can be summoned with a raised finger; meal checks are not brought to the table until

During 1973, Chilean Congress and Judiciary took a stand against Allende and it was claimed that Allende’s governmental rule broke the Chilean constitution. After the battle with congress, the military stormed Allende’s palace and killed Allende while armed. In modern times, millions of people were inspired by Allende’s road to socialism and believers found it necessary to argue on the lesson but, furthermore on Allende’s behalf. On the other hand, the Chilean Communist Party thought the presidential rule of

1. In the film The Pearl Button, Patricio Guzman analyzes the Earth from the luminous stars to the profound ocean waters. As he narrates this documentary the words slowly spill out of his mouth exquisitely and poetically. He uses subtle poetry to bring to light the powerful experiences Chile has endured. The Latin American documentary tradition uses ways to expose the exploitation and underdevelopment of Latin America through the perspectives of the voiceless and ones in poverty. Eduardo Galeano He finds a connection between nature and the repulsive acts put forth by the Pinochet regime. The chilling connection between it all is water.

The Republic of Chile (Spanish: Republica de Chile) or more commonly known as Chile, has the largest economic systems, and most stable governments from Latin America in comparison to its neighbor countries. Although the country would have not achieved this stability without a problematic history full of struggle and hardship in which in time built the country’s economy and influenced their believes, customs and traditions that today make up the wonderful culture of Chile.

The Yarur textile factory played an important role in Chilean politics, and was the central role for the uprisings and downfalls in Chilean history. Its first key component was that it represented an economic empire based of paper and cloth that used these resources to gain political power through the aspect of having wealth. The second element of the Yarur factory that gave its importance in Chilean politics was that it represented a monopoly of Chile’s political capital. In Weavers of Revolution, Peter Winn depicts the relationship from a “revolution from above” and “revolution from below” and how the workers of the Yarur textile factory faced an on-going struggle between the working class and the government. Winn focuses his analysis of

Chile's political history had until this time been mostly free of violent upheaval. The country's democratic tradition dated back to 1818 "with only three brief exceptions, the last in 1932." The exception to the Latin American 'rule' of political turmoil, Chile's political stability was considerably greater than that of its neighbors. This drew the attention of the United States; the goal of the United States at the time was to aid countries in whatever way necessary so that they could have political and economic stability. The United States viewed Chile as a positive influence and standard for many other Latin American countries to strive for. This led to tremendous stress when there began a pattern of violence in Chile which led to the United States decision for the 40 Committee to take covert action and attempt to resolve the

The US irrevocably changed the history of Chile through its intervention in the 1970’s. The intervention destroyed decade’s worth of potential development in Chile (not to mention the deaths of thousands due to installing a murderous dictator), to keep communism out of the Chile, and protect United States business interests. The United States’ interest in a potential intervention in Chile began in 1970, the year Salvador Allende was elected the Chilean President. Allende was a leftist candidate from the Socialist Party of Chile whom Nixon suspected of potentially turning communist. Allende made critical remarks about the United States’ involvement in Latin America, especially their failed invasion of Cuba, the Bay of Pigs. This, combined with

The Chiapas Rebellion and the EZLN Manifestos pulled back the veil revealing to the world Mexico’s rural poverty and especially the poverty oppression of the indigenous people. The EZLN had led the first leftist, armed rebellion since the fall of Communism and the break-up of the Soviet Union, a new left had arisen in the Lacandón Jungle of Chiapas. This revolution impacted society because nobody wanted to stand up and fight against the government. They fought for work, land, housing, food, health, education, independence, liberty, democracy, justice and

Evaluate the role of the U.S government in the 1973 Chilean Military Coup d’etat and dictatorship.

During the past Winter, impoverished peasants united in the streets demanding change. This natural gas productive country was depleting its resources by the minute. Only the educated few spoke against the tyranny. Located in the usually serene central region of Niyguenta, riots surrounded the Capital of Tenkita. However, the protesters were pushed back by the Regime's loyal and highly paid Military Guards with rounds of teargas, and fatal

Known as one of the most dangerous and violent terrorist organizations in the world, the Shining Path or El Sendero Luminoso in Spanish of Peru was unique in various aspects. Although now considered a menace to Peruvian society, the Shining Path still remains as a significant reference for revolutionary movements. Living in an age of terror, Peru was a country of disorder and corruption; the road to liberation was a far way to go. For years, demagogic candidates turned dictatorial leaders were filled with an insatiable hunger to fight for power and dominance. They mainly spent money on military forces, drugs, and other frivolous things; yet all failed to simply provide for the people who needed them most. Living was almost nonexistent and an illusion with an impoverished economy. The country remained socioeconomically stagnant. Promises were never made and Peruvians became more desperate, angry, and resentful by the day. Emotions gradually fueled their fires into strong burning passions. This was more than enough to spark a revolutionary movement to eternally live on. No matter how vile and wicked it would resort to, the people were ready. Everyone just wanted to survive. And that was exactly where the Shining Path came into the picture. Despite how unconventional this ‘shining path’ was, it brought a promising future to the voices dying to be heard.

Throughout the ensuing paper we will dive into a country of rich heritage, beautiful landscape, and an extraordinary people with a very promising future. Chile is the longest country in the world geographically speaking with a majority of the population residing in the central region, specifically Santiago, the capital, and Viña del Mar. The official language is Spanish, although in some regions a couple of other languages are still prevalent.