The Chilean junta refers to the military government that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, following a coup d'état that overthrew the democratically elected president, Salvador Allende. The junta was led by Augusto Pinochet, who became the head of state and implemented a series of authoritarian policies. During this period, the junta suppressed political opposition, restricted civil liberties, and engaged in human rights violations, including torture and disappearances. The regime aimed to stabilize the economy through neoliberal reforms, which had lasting impacts on Chile's economic landscape. The junta officially ended in 1990, leading to a return to democracy.