Homonym: Pinochet (Dictator)
Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean military general who led a coup d'état in 1973, overthrowing the democratically elected president, Salvador Allende. He subsequently ruled Chile as a dictator until 1990, implementing policies that aimed to stabilize the economy but also led to widespread human rights abuses.
During his regime, Pinochet was associated with the repression of political opponents, resulting in thousands of arrests, disappearances, and deaths. His government is often criticized for its authoritarian practices, but some supporters argue that his economic reforms laid the groundwork for Chile's later growth.