Piñera por 50 años del golpe: "El Gobierno de Allende no respetó los principios de la democracia"

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera caused a stir with his recent comments on the 50th anniversary of the military coup that overthrew former President Salvador Allende. Piñera stated that Allende’s government did not adhere to democratic principles, making the coup necessary. This assertion sparked controversy, as many in Chile view Allende’s presidency as a democratically elected and legitimate government that was unfairly ousted by military force. Piñera’s remarks have reignited debates about the country’s history and political legacy in a time when Chile is grappling with ongoing protests over inequality and political corruption. The controversy surrounding Piñera’s remarks serves as a reminder that grappling with the past is still a complicated and divisive issue for many countries, even decades later.