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Based on this information below, how did General Pinochet secure his political position in Chile?

Chile: Rise to Power of General Augusto Pinochet (1973–1974)
• Led military coup
• Banned all political parties, unions, and labor strikes
• Created a secret police
• Censored the press and media

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Answer: Pinochet assumed power in Chile following a United States-backed coup d'état on 11 September 1973 that overthrew the democratically elected socialist Unidad Popular government of President Salvador Allende and ended civilian rule.

Explanation: this is what i think at least

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