The U.S.-backed coup in Chile, 50 years ago today, continues to cast a shadow over the country.
Renowned author Ariel Dorfman served as cultural adviser to socialist President Salvador Allende before his overthrow by General Augusto Pinochet in 1973. He reflects on the anniversary and the role of U.S. officials, including Henry Kissinger, in fomenting the coup.
Full video: https://youtu.be/PsfXRpj_JuQ
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Solidarity forever
Yes it is possible if corrupt powers do not intervene
The 9/11 all Americans should know.
In Canada the media are not afraid to talk about difficult issues.
And after 9-11 the CBC had an interview with a woman from Chile who was explaining the American Coup against their government.
Chile was about to elect a left wing governments of the people to replace the tyrant in power literally killing its citizens.
But the US had other plans and also wanted to continue buying up land in Chile with no restrictions, which Americans were already buying too much land.
The biggest issue for the US was a left wing government for and of the people.
The woman in the interview was an intellectual who said the US had it coming, and she didn't feel sorry for anyone in the US.
Also, 9-11 in the US was attacked on that day because of 9-11 in Chile.
Communists deserve free helicopter rides
Thank you for this Clip. I was very young at the time this took place. Yet I do see what your pointing out. So true , We are living under this Shadow Sadly.. OUR DEMOCRACY IS ON THE LINE
WE MUST BE AWARE, GET OUT and VOTE EVERYBODY BLUE FOR DEMOCRACY
You mean the shadow of the United States of America
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Let me guess, the USA wasn't having it.
The west is a shining example of democracy 🤣😂😅
Today, we are gathering at the Estadio Nacional where thousands were tortured and imprisoned by Pinochet and his allies. Gracias, Ariel Dorfman!
The United States helped by either " Overthrowing elected governments " funding " Terrorists " or " So called Freedom Fighters " or " Death Squads " in Iran, Cambodia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Congo, Guyana and probably more i left out.
This is what some people in the United States don't want you learning about because it's Unamerican and Unpatriotic to actually learn about our history.
And Americans respond to their racist imperialistic actions by banning the histories of the black and brown peoples they oppressed.
Vinceremos!
Salvador Allende committed suicide with an AK-47 given to him by Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and his police state.
Sadly, Chile wasn't the only democratic country the U.S. economically, politically and militarily interfered in! Nicaragua was attacked by the U.S. backed contras who also exported cocaine by the ton into cities in America! Oliver North and other U.S. officials protected them plus helped set up logistics which cartels are using today to smuggle fentanyl and other drugs into America!
Allende lives!
One of the many coups, the US encouraged and facilitated, in Latin America and elsewhere.
Henry Kissinger being the star performer, behind most of them.
Thank God Pinochet saved Chile from Allende's failed policies. Socialism is a laughably failed ideology that only exists to beg attention from neoliberals.
Aztecs Are Ancient Egyptians
Kissinger is a scumbag.
And here is my ex hero- right on cue. We denounce Pinochet- but we glorify Zelensky and the Gestapo/SBU.
Ten years since the 2014 coup! My parents were killed by Majdan, my brother assassinated by the CIA and the Gestapo/SBU. And in March of 2022 Zelensky " disappears " one of my best friends, Oleg Novikov. And yet- not one word from you or Michelle Bachelett! Why? Please tell me why?
USA evil
The world has been going backwards in all senses since the Soviet Union collapsed.
What the hell are you MARXISTS talking about 😅
Prosecute Henry Kissinger ❗