50 years since Pinochet’s bloody coup

A march by supporters of the Cordones Industriales in the Chilean capital Santiago demanding the creation of popular power

Socialist Worker takes a look at the lessons 50 years since the coup that ended the left wing government in Chile and says why they are still vital today.

• Brutal Chilean coup won as left drew back

In this piece, Sophie Squire looks back at the slaughter that followed the coup and says the left today has much to learn from the tragedy of Chile

• British ruling class hoped for a showdown with left after Chile coup

The British ruling class thought the coup was an appropriate attack to protect the interests of the rich 

• Past lessons remain vital in today’s fight in Chile

Chilean revolutionary socialist Patricia on why 1973’s events still matter for the struggle today