The Chilean coup occurred on September 11, 1973, when the military overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende. This event marked a significant turning point in Chilean history, leading to a military dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet. The coup was characterized by violence and the suppression of political opposition. Following the coup, Chile experienced widespread human rights abuses, including torture and disappearances of political dissidents. The Pinochet regime implemented neoliberal economic reforms, which transformed the Chilean economy but also deepened social inequalities. The coup and its aftermath continue to influence Chilean society and politics today.