United States Intervention In Chile
The United States intervention in Chilean politics started during the War of Chilean Independence. The influence of the United States of America in both the economic and the political arenas of Chile has gradually increased over the almost two centuries since, and continues to be significant.
Read more about United States Intervention In Chile: Chilean Independence, War of The Pacific, War Scare of 1891, First Half of The 20th Century, 1950s and 1960s, 1970 Election, Allende Presidency, 1973 Coup, Pinochet Regime, Later Comments and Actions By U.S. Officials
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