Who succeeded Frei as President of Chile?
Augusto Pinochet
Salvador Allende
Jorge Alessandri
Patricio Aylwin
Answer
Salvador Allende, the socialist physician and politician, succeeded Eduardo Frei Montalva as President of Chile in 1970. Allende's presidency marked a significant shift in Chilean politics as he sought to implement socialist policies and reduce social inequality. His government faced numerous challenges, including economic difficulties and political polarization, ultimately leading to his overthrow in a military coup in 1973.
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