Question

Can Chile under Pinochet's rule be called a democracy?

Answer 1

No, Chile under Pinochet's rule can't be called a democracy. In 1973, he led a military coup against the then President of Chile and bombed the President's house. After then he ruled over Chile as its President for the next 17 years. Furthermore, any person who did not support him was killed. So, during Pinochet's rule, there was a military dictatorship in Chile.