Pinochetism
Sign in to savePinochetism () is an authoritarian political ideology rooted in the 17-year military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Characterized by its staunch anti-communism, conservatism, militarism, and nationalism, Pinochetism represents a distinct strand of right-wing politics in Chile that combines authoritarian rule with free-market economics. The ideology's economic dimension was shaped by the Chicago Boys, Chilean economists who implemented neoliberal reforms that dramatically restructured Chile's economy.
Key facts
- Political party.name
- Pinochetism
- Political party.native_name
- Pinochetismo
- Political party.logo
- Augusto Pinochet foto oficial.jpg
- Political party.colorcode
- blue
- Political party.leader
- Augusto Pinochet
- Political party.foundation
- 1973
- Political party.country
- Chile
- Political party.position
- Right-wing to far-right
- Political party.caption
- Pinochet as President of Chile during the military dictatorship,
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Encyclopedic overview
13 sectionsContents
- Core tenets
- Political authoritarianism
- Economic neoliberalism
- Anti-communism
- Nationalism and militarism
- Historical development
- Military dictatorship (1973–1990)
- Transition to democracy and evolution
- Contemporary manifestations
- Political legacy and influence
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
Pinochetism () is an authoritarian political ideology rooted in the 17-year military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Characterized by its staunch anti-communism, conservatism, militarism, and nationalism, Pinochetism represents a distinct strand of right-wing politics in Chile that combines authoritarian rule with free-market economics. The ideology's economic dimension was shaped by the Chicago Boys, Chilean economists who implemented neoliberal reforms that dramatically restructured Chile's economy.
== Core tenets ==
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