Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean army general and dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. Born in 1915, he rose to power after leading a military coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende. Pinochet's regime was marked by human rights abuses, including torture and killings of political opponents. Despite implementing economic reforms that boosted Chile's economy, his authoritarian rule was widely criticized. Pinochet stepped down in 1990 and faced legal battles for his actions during his tenure. He died in 2006, leaving a complex legacy in Chilean history.
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