Chile Political Timeline
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Updated: 6 Dec 2018
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Created byTara Djukanovic
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1818: Independence from Spain.
Chile creates centralized, authoritarian
government with strong president1833: Chile annexes part of Bolivia and gains
access to large amounts of nitrate and copper
these are its biggesst exports1891: Civil war occurs1900: Radical and Socialist parties are formed1925: Class ic Chilean democracy is established
and a new constitution is formed. Presidential
rule and popular elections are reestablished1973: Violent overthrow of Salvador Allende
through military coup. Super surprising to
everybody and marked a period of torture and
death1970: Socialist Salvador Allende leads the leftist
coalition that was geared toward agrarian form
which fueled class conflict. U.S. also played a roe
in economic destabilization because they feared
socialism1974: Neoliberal military junta takes control.
Wanted to eradicate marxism.
inherited terrible economy. Looked to the
Chicago boys for help1979: Pinochet declares himself as president.
organized labor was minimized, decentralized
political administration, junta persecuted
socialists and communists. Pinochet wanted to
legitimize authoritarianism1983: Economic cataclysm. Unemployment
skyrockets to 33%, debt was enormous. Pinochet
was blamed1986: Democratic Alliance emerges (christian democrats) and defeats Pinochet.1990: Christian Democrats elects Aylwin and
creates 20 years of uninterrupted rule for CPD
party.
They rule througha free market economic model, and social programs2000: Party systems modern day are solidified.
Multiparty System:
National Renovation (RN)-center right
Independent Democratic Union (UDI)-libertarian and populist
Christian Democratic Party (PDC)-Center
The Party for Democracy/ Socialists (PS/PD)-center-left
Communist party of chile/revolutioary (PCCH)-left2005: CPD and opposition negotiate following reforms:
-no appointed senators
-no presidential authority to dismiss military
-prez term cut from 6 to 4 yearsSebastian Pinera is elected from center-right party "Coalition for Change"2014: Michelle Bechelet from CPD( Coalition of
Parties for Democracy) wins again1998: Employment and Investment peak at all tiem highs2010: Chile joins OECD as first LA country to do soPeriods
1891-1924: Parliamentary Republic. Congress
dominated the presidency. Political and fiscal
chaos occurred there was a lot of irresponsible
partisanship.1958-1964:Conservative Jorge Alessandri fueled a leftward
drift, radicalization, and polarization that
alienated the center left and left that suffered in
current socioeconomic programs. This period
saw the loss of flexibility and political stability.1973-1989: Era of free market economic restructuring1932-1973: period of democratic peace
following Arturo Palma's administration. This
period introduced centralized, presidential
system and major political parties
Right: Conservatives and Liberals (National Party)-opposed labor rights
Center: Radicals and Christian Democrats-more state involvement, industrialization, land reform, etx
-This party was flexible . was key to political stability because it ensured policy moderation
Left: Socialist and Communists-same as center but x10
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