Allende refers to Salvador Allende, a Chilean physician and politician who served as the first Marxist to be elected president in a country with a liberal democracy. He was elected in 1970 and implemented various social reforms aimed at reducing inequality, including nationalizing industries and redistributing land. His presidency faced significant opposition and economic challenges. On September 11, 1973, Allende's government was overthrown in a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet. Following the coup, Allende died during the attack on the presidential palace. His legacy remains controversial, with supporters praising his efforts for social justice and critics highlighting the economic turmoil and political repression that followed his presidency.