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New Constitution Created
A new constitution is created in Chile, granting the President more power and officially separating church and state. -
Ibanez declares dictatorship
General Carlos Ibanez del Campo takes power and declares a dictatorship -
Communist Party Banned
The Communist party is banned in Chile from 1948-1958 -
Ibanez voted into office
Ibanez is elected president and promises to rid of corruption in Chilean government by reorganizing government departments. -
Allende Elected into Presidency
Salvador Allende is elected president, and is Chile's first socialist president. -
Copper is Nationalized
President Allende nationalized copper in Chile to help generate more money for the government to help alleviate poverty. -
Pinochet Leads Coup
General Augusto Pinochet leads a CIA sponsored coup and establishes a dictatorship. -
Salvador Allende Dies
Salvador Allende committed suicide after a military coup led by Augusto Pinochet attacked the presidential palace. -
Pinochet Leaves Presidency
General Pinochet steps down from presidency but remains as commander in chief. -
Frei Becomes President
Eduardo Frei wins presidency and begins to reduce military’s influence on the government. -
Ricardo Lagos Elected President
Lagos, a socialist, is elected into the Chilean Presidency. -
Pinochet Resigns from Senate
Pinochet resigns from the Chilean Senate, ending his almost 30 period in political power. -
Lagos Opposes Church
Lagos signs a law giving citizens the right to divorce, directly opposing the Roman Catholic Church. -
Chile Signs Deal for Free Trade
Chile and China agree to a deal of free trade between the two nations.