Who was the leader of the military coup in Chile?

General Alberto Bachelet

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General Augusto Pinochet

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Michelle Bachelet

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Lech Walesa

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The correct option is B General Augusto Pinochet
Salvador Allende appointed Augusto Pinochet as commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army in June 1973. Allende was unaware that Pinochet was plotting with the CIA to remove him from power. On 11 September 1973, Pinochet led a military coup against Allende's government. Allende died in the fighting in the presidential palace in Santiago.

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