Chile arrests 284 in protests condemning Pinochet dictatorship

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What happened

This year was the first since the end of Pinochet's brutal 1973-1990 rule that Chile did not hold any official events marking the era that left deep scars on the South American nation…

Key facts

  • This year was the first since the end of Pinochet's brutal 1973-1990 rule that Chile did not hold any official events marking the era that left deep scars on the South American nation…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:40:14 UTC.

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  1. Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents

  2. Chile arrests 284 in protests condemning Pinochet dictatorship

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