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September in Chile

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September 10th 2010
September in Chile is marked by two very important events that dominate Chilean history. The first, as pointed out recently by an email from the US embassy, is September 11th, the anniversary of the Pinochet coup of 1973. Twenty seven years ago a new form of government began to rule this nation that I now live in, permanently scarring its society. Today, it's a day that reminds everyone of how the ... read more

South America » Chile

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more