The moment that Salvador Allende was violently deposed on September 11, 1973, democratic socialists in the US knew it was a crime. They joined others around the world organizing solidarity efforts and supporting political refugees.
Cuba had been exciting, romantic, adventurous. The Chile of Allende appeared dull, tranquil, orderly. And for these very reasons, Chilean socialism was more dangerous. More dangerous in part because, if Chile could find a path to socialism without widespread violence ending in dictatorship, its example would effect a tremendous appeal throughout the world.
50 years after the coup in Chile: The struggle continues cpa.org.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cpa.org.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Christopher Hitchens · 11 September 1973: Crimes against Allende · LRB 11 July 2002 lrb.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lrb.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.