Chile's Lingering Polarization: Pinochet's Legacy Haunts Present
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The legacy of Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet continues to fuel deep divisions in the country, pushing polarisation to extremes. As the 48th anniversary of the military coup approaches, tensions are rising between those who view Pinochet as a savior who saved Chile from communism and those who see him as a brutal dictator responsible for human rights abuses. The ongoing debate over Pinochet's legacy reflects the deep divisions within Chilean society and the challenges the country faces in reconciling its past.
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