Eric Meyers

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2,596 appearances 16 recordings 1 series first heard Jun 2026 last heard 5d ago

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Forbidden History · Chile’s 9/11: Pinochet, the CIA and the Coup · 18 Aug 2026 podcast

Undeterred, Nixon convenes the National Security Council to hear options for how Allende might still be removed from office. matched

In an effort to weaken Allende's government, America delivers on its economic threats. matched

US loans are shut down. matched

And Washington leans on international banks to do the same. matched

Money is funneled once again into opposition newspapers and into the Christian Democrats, the biggest opposition party, hardening their stance against the government. matched

Meanwhile, Allende is reshaping Chile at speed. matched

Many of his policies are popular at home, even as they unsettle Washington. matched

He nationalizes key industries, including the American-owned copper mines, accelerates land reform, and launches a sweeping social program of free school meals, wage rises, and expanded welfare. matched

For many Chileans, life does improve at first. matched

But Allende's policies come at a price. matched

Inflation. matched

By 1972, prices are rising fast, savings are losing value, and shortages are becoming part of daily life. matched

Even so, Allende's base remains loyal. matched

In the congressional elections of March 1973, his Popular Unity Coalition gained seats in both the Congress and the Senate. matched

Proof that despite the economic turmoil, his reforms still command significant support. matched

But the pressures building inside Chile are about to reach a breaking point. matched

The CIA, therefore, works once more to nudge a divided country towards a coup. matched

And it would turn out that not being able to script the full aftermath. matched

would be an understatement. matched

Having already established links with the Chilean army, the CIA helps embolden discontented officers. matched

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