Disrespect for a nation’s sovereignty, and the violent overthrow of a government, always have an adverse impact on the observance of human rights and the interests of the people. Press release by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs The coup brought to power the dictator General Augusto Pinochet, who imposed a military dictatorship on the Chilean people from 1973 to 1990. May today’s commemoration in Santiago inspire the world to recognise and accept that only respect for the rule of law and human rights will make it a better and fairer place. “At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric, I am representing Luxembourg today, on 11 September 2023, at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the military coup in Chile.” (fr. l. to r.) Jean Asselborn, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs; Gabriel Boric, President of the Republic of Chile This coup d’état against the democratically elected President Allende ended in enormous suffering, torture and the disappearance of thousands of Chileans.
