The other 9/11 America must remember
The Statesman|September 09, 2023
The US has never officially been willing to concede that recent history encompasses not one but two 9/11s.
MAHIR ALI
The other 9/11 America must remember

There’s the one 22 years ago that everyone is supposed to remember, overlooking the disastrous consequences of the US reaction that continues to bedevil several nations.

There’s even more to overlook, though, in what happened in Santiago on 11 September 1973, when Chilean armed forces thwarted a democratic experiment in socioeconomic justice. That’s because the US was inextricably implicated in the military coup it had been seeking to instigate for over three years.

The intervention had begun even before the 4 September 1970, election that potentially elevated Salvador Allende to the presidency after decades of effort. The Socialist Party candidate was prone to joke in preceding years that his epitaph would read: “Here lies … the future president of Chile.”

Even before the election, there were indications which way the wind of change was blowing. “I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people,” declared Henry Kissinger, foreign policy head honcho in the Nixon administration.

Once the voters gave Allende a plurality, US efforts were dedicated to ensuring that the Chilean parliament did not support his presidency. The best bet was a military coup, but army chief René Schneider was a constitutionalist. A CIA-assisted attempt to kidnap him resulted in his assassination by far right elements, and in October the Chilean congress endorsed Allende by 153 to 35.

Bu hikaye The Statesman dergisinin September 09, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye The Statesman dergisinin September 09, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

THE STATESMAN DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
The Statesman

Police recover unknown body from jungle

The Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has recovered a body of an unknown person from a jungle near a closed open cast coal mine in Kalipahari area, under Asansol South police station here this morning.

time-read
1 min  |
November 07, 2024
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
The Statesman

Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power

In a new initiative towards sustainability of this picturesque steel township, a 10 KW on-grid solar tree is set to generate 12,000 units of electricity per year and to reduce carbon footprint by 11.6 tonnes per year.

time-read
1 min  |
November 07, 2024
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
The Statesman

Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system

Sushil Haldar, a Garia resident, died at SSKM Hospital on Tuesday after being allegedly denied admissions in 3 hospitals

time-read
2 dak  |
November 07, 2024
Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback
The Statesman

Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback

The election was a shocking disappointment for Kamala Harris who stepped in to carry the Democratic Party torch three months ago

time-read
2 dak  |
November 07, 2024
ICC Rankings: Smriti eyes third spot, Harmanpreet back in top 10
The Statesman

ICC Rankings: Smriti eyes third spot, Harmanpreet back in top 10

Smriti Mandhana closes gap on Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu in women's ODI batting list

time-read
2 dak  |
November 06, 2024
NZ humiliation may awaken 'sleeping giant' India: Hazlewood
The Statesman

NZ humiliation may awaken 'sleeping giant' India: Hazlewood

Terming India a 'sleeping giant', Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood said that Rohit Sharma & Co's first ever 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand, could have hit their confidence but at the same time served as a perfect wake-up call ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting 22 November in Perth.

time-read
1 min  |
November 06, 2024
ISL: In-form Punjab FC aim to continue winning momentum against FC Goa
The Statesman

ISL: In-form Punjab FC aim to continue winning momentum against FC Goa

Excitement and enthusiasm are guaranteed when two in-form teams lock horns in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Fatorda Stadium on November 6.

time-read
2 dak  |
November 06, 2024
Odegaard's return boosts Arsenal ahead of Inter clash
The Statesman

Odegaard's return boosts Arsenal ahead of Inter clash

Arsenal have been handed a much-needed boost as skipper Martin Odegaard was seen training with the first team squad for the first time since his injury on Tuesday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 06, 2024
The Statesman

Delhi, AP, Bengal shine in senior hockey nationals

Delhi, Karnataka, Bengal and Hockey Andhra Pradesh emerged victorious with great performances on Day 2 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.

time-read
1 min  |
November 06, 2024
India coach Marquez names 26 probables for Malaysia friendly
The Statesman

India coach Marquez names 26 probables for Malaysia friendly

The Indian senior men's team head coach Manolo Marquez on Tuesday announced 26 probables for the upcoming FIFA International Friendly against Malaysia to be played on 18 November at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

time-read
1 min  |
November 06, 2024