Memories of Living in Pinochet’s Chile

‘Living in Pinochet’s Chile’ by Alan Angell is a personal account of life under Pinochet’s military dictatorship in Chile. Angell describes his experiences and observations, noting the pervasive silence and fear among the public, heavy media censorship, and the regime’s ruthless control and repression, including human rights abuses. He contrasts this with the less oppressive atmosphere in Peru and details episodes of both subtle and overt opposition to the regime. Angell also highlights the support Pinochet garnered, especially from business sectors and right-wing Catholics, and narrates the events leading up to and during the 1988 plebiscite that ultimately led to Pinochet’s defeat. The document is a poignant account of the impact of authoritarian rule on Chilean society and individual lives.