This is the third and last part of the seminal and historic Chilean documentary from Patricio Guzmán. Salvador Allende was elected as the President of Chile in 1970 and died in a coup in 1973 which was actively supported and financed by the United States government. “The Battle for Chile” offers viewers a front rowContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “The Battle for Chile”: Part 3 “Popular Power””
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RKS 2023 Film: “The Battle for Chile” (La Battala de Chile): Part One: “The Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie”
If you were alive in 1973 you may have been aware of the leftist coalition Popular Unity winning the March 4, 1973, Chilean general election under the leadership of Salvador Allende. Unfortunately the opposition Christian Democrats and various national parties controlled the Chilean Congress. From Congress they attempted to block progressive legislation, remove Allende appointedContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “The Battle for Chile” (La Battala de Chile): Part One: “The Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie””
