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Which Pacific South American country had its democratically elected

government replaced by military leaders supported by the United States?
A. Chile
OB. Peru
OC. Ecuador
OD. Bolivia

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The correct answer is A. Chile. In 1973

Step-by-step explanation:

The democratically elected government of Chile led by Salvador Allende was overthrown by a military coup supported by the United States. The new military government, led by General Augusto Pinochet, implemented harsh authoritarian policies and suppressed political opposition, leading to widespread human rights abuses.

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