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1973 In Chile
Events in the year 1973 in Chile. Incumbents *President: Salvador Allende until September 11, Augusto Pinochet as President of the Government Junta of Chile * Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army: Carlos Prats until August 23, Augusto Pinochet *Minister of Foreign Affairs: Clodomiro Almeyda, Orlando Letelier, Clodomiro Almeyda, Ismael Huerta *Minister of the Interior: Carlos Prats until August 23, Gerardo Espinoza, Orlando Letelier *Minister of National Defense: Jose Toha, Clodomiro Almeyda, Carlos Prats, Orlando Letelier, Patricio Carvajal Events January *January 5 - Socialist Senator Maria Elena Carrera caused the country's female indignation when she declared that "Only idle women can queue up to buy" * January 6 – Strike of the urban transport of Santiago. * January 7 : ** In Hamburg, a shipment of Chilean copper is seized, while an appeal was presented from the Private Company Kennecott against the State of Chile. ** The Government announces the introduction of a " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Chile The president of Chile ( es, Presidente de Chile), officially known as the President of the Republic of Chile ( es, Presidente de la República de Chile), is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Chile. The president is responsible for both the Government of Chile and state administration. Although its role and significance has changed over the history of Chile, as well as its position and relations with other actors in the national political organization, it is one of the most prominent political offices. It is also considered one of the institutions that make up the "Historic Constitution of Chile", and is essential to the country's political stability. Under the current Constitution (adopted in 1980), the pr |
