Democracy Overthrown in Chile 50 Years Ago - Then and Now

10/09/2023 24 min

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Episode Synopsis

The coup in Chile which overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende on Sept 11th 1973 is marked in this 50th anniversary discussion between
Dr Rodrigo Acuña and Peter Lammiman.
Some listeners may find discussion of the plight of refugees and other victims of the military regime which followed the coup distressing. The Black Dog Institute has information about counselling and treatment.

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This episode was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 1st September 2023.
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