The US government declassified two reports on the preparations for the September 11, 1973 coup in Chile. This has been reported TASS It refers to the US Embassy in Santiago.
The first document, dated September 8, 1973, informed US President Richard Nixon of “the possibility of a military coup attempt” in Chile. It is also noted that although the Navy “declared support of the Air Force and ground forces”, there was no evidence that there was a plan at that time with the coordinated participation of all branches of the Armed Forces.
In another document dated September 11, 1973, it was reported that the Chilean Navy had the support of “some important military units”. The report also states that the military leadership does not have a “well-coordinated plan” but is determined to restore the political and economic order.
The documents were released at the request of the Chilean government. Previously, Chilean lawmakers had requested the country’s State Department to force the United States to release classified documents revealing Washington’s role in the coup.
coup Chile took place on September 11, 1973. As a result of a well-planned revolt by the highest command, Chile’s legally elected President Salvador Allende was overthrown and the leader of the junta led by General Augusto Pinochet came to power. Repressions arose in the country against representatives of the fallen regime and their family members.
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