Allende's involvement in Chilean politics spanned a period of nearly forty years, during which he held various positions including senator, deputy, and cabinet minister.

Sep 11, 2025 · Salvador Allende was Chile’s first socialist president. Allende, born into an upper-middle-class family, received his medical degree in 1932 from the University of Chile, where …

The Allende Years and the Pinochet Coup, 1969–1973 Relations between the United States and Chile deteriorated in the 1960s due to U.S. concerns regarding the Chilean Left and the rise of …

Feb 9, 2010 · Allende survived the aerial attack but then apparently shot himself to death as troops stormed the burning palace, reportedly using an automatic rifle given to him as a gift by …

Sep 11, 2023 · Chile’s socialist leader Salvador Allende became an icon of resistance to oligarchic tyranny after the right-wing coup that began 50 years ago today. His ideas and his …

May 6, 2025 · Isabel Allende, born in Peru and raised in Chile, is a novelist, feminist, and philanthropist. She is one of the most widely read authors in the world, having sold more than …

A medical doctor by training, and a long-time member of the Socialist Party, Allende won a seat in the Chamber of Deputies in 1937 and the Senate in 1945. He campaigned for the presidency …

Oct 23, 2025 · San Miguel de Allende is an art colony turned global hotspot, known for its colonial charm, vibrant expat community, and cultural scene. In this section, follow stories on real …

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On September 11, 1973, Salvador Allende, President of Chile, died by suicide during a coup d'état led by General Augusto Pinochet, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army.