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Aylwin Azócar, Patricio |
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Aylwin Azócar, Patricio (īl`wĭn äzō`kär), 1918–, president of Chile (1990–94). He was a founder of the Christian Democratic party in 1957 and served as a senator (1964–73). In 1989, he became the spokesman for the coalition that advocated a rejection of the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet Pinochet Ugarte, Augusto (oug ..... Click the link for more information. in a national plebiscite. The referendum led to the downfall of the military government that had ruled Chile since the overthrow of President Allende Allende Gossens, Salvador (sälväthōr` äyān`dā gō`sāns) ..... Click the link for more information. in Sept., 1973. During his term as president, Aylwin strengthened civilian government by confronting Chile's mounting social tensions and the human-rights abuses of the former military government while preserving Chile's strong economic performance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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