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The Crimes of the West: Allende & the Chilean Coup d'état

The 1973 coup in Chile was a precursor to what many now recognize as "9/11." In both instances, ominous planes cast shadows over a city, and in both, a landmark was consumed by fire. Similar to the September 11 attacks in 2001, this day marked the end of an era filled with hope. Salvador Allende served 1,000 days as the democratically-elected president of Chile. During his short tenure, he aimed to steer the nation towards socialism, putting the welfare of the people and workers at the forefront of his policy agenda. As a result, quality of life in Chile saw rapid improvements under Allende's leadership, with a focus on providing universal access to education, healthcare, and political participation. Allende also moved to nationalize the country's resources, particularly its mines, many of which were under American ownership. This became a pivotal issue for U.S. President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, catalyzing their decision to act against Allende. They viewed Allende's brand of socialism as exceedingly dangerous—more so than that of Cuba—primarily because it was democratically legitimized and rooted in the Chilean constitution. To forestall the possibility of Chile serving as a socialist model for other nations, the U.S. engaged in acts of sabotage, manipulation, and strategic planning against Allende. Eventually, obstacles were systematically removed, paving the way for the emergence of the infamous traitor, Augusto Pinochet. ... For those pondering the growing wave of anti-American sentiment across the globe, the answer lies in history. When a nation professes to uphold democracy and freedom but instead fosters dictatorship and suffering, its credibility is compromised. Although many declassified documents have already exposed the extent of American involvement in South America, specifically in Chile, the full truth likely remains more disturbing, as not all records have yet been made public. Today, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup and the death of Salvador Allende, we memorialize the aspirations and dreams that perished alongside Chilean socialism.