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The Intelligence from The Economist

Chilean effect: the 50th anniversary of the coup

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

Daily News, Global News, News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

On September 11th 1973, president Salvador Allende shot himself in the head after being overthrown in a coup, giving rise to the violent rule of General Augusto Pinochet. But citizens are divided on how the leaders ought to be remembered. How a landmark case in Montana could pioneer new climate protection laws (13:09). And, what makes a bestselling book (22:03)?


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0:00.0

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0:28.4

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0:36.2

Hello, and welcome to the intelligence from the Economist.

0:39.2

I'm Aurea Okunbi.

0:40.8

And I'm Jason Palmer.

0:42.2

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

0:50.0

The American state of Montana is very protective of its great outdoors.

0:54.6

Its natural wonders are even prized in its constitution.

0:58.2

But a group of climate-conscious young citizens have taken the state to court for not going far enough.

1:06.0

And have you ever thought of writing a book?

1:08.4

Getting it published is relatively easy, making sure it sells, tops the charts and is profitable, not so much.

1:15.2

Our correspondent brings you a step-by-step guide to creating a best seller.

1:25.6

First up, though.

1:35.6

There's a day that's gone down in the history of Chile September the 11th, 1973.

1:42.6

Michael Reed is a former long-time writer of our column, Bayo, on Latin American Affairs.

1:49.6

And it was the day that the Chilean Armed Forces overthrew the elected socialist government of President Salvador Ayerne.

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