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1972 in Chile

Explore 3 historical events and records for Chile in 1972.

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Historical records for Chile in 1972

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October

9 October 1972

Truck Owners Strike

Allende Gossens, Salvador · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Forms a military-civilian cabinet while confronting a prolonged national transport strike.

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1972

Chief Major General

Pinochet, Augusto Jose Ramon · Chief Major General of the Army · Warfare / Military

Named Chief Major General of the the Army

1972

National Supply Crisis

Allende Gossens, Salvador · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Allende's government faced shortages, inflation, and prolonged political confrontation over economic management. Disputes involving transport operators and businesses heightened the national crisis.

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