Orlando Letelier
Orlando Letelier was a Chilean diplomat and politician who served as a minister under President Salvador Allende. He became a prominent critic of the Pinochet regime and was assassinated in Washington, D.C., in 1976 by agents of the Chilean government, marking a significant event in the history of political repression during the Cold War.
Born on Apr 13, 1932 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 409,150 | $21,000,000 | 25,958$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 409,150 | $21,000,000 | 25,958$ |
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United States:
Orlando Letelier was a foreign minister under former Marxist Chilean President Salvador Allende.
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Uruguay:
He was assassinated in Washington, demonstrating the lengths to which Southern Cone dictatorships would go against their enemies.
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Dominican Republic:
Orlando Letelier warned about the dangers of foreign financing and its impact on national identity.
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