My journalist husband was murdered because he knew too much about Pinochet's US backers.

[Judi Lynn]

Justice for Charles Horman – and the truth about the US and Chile's coup

My journalist husband was murdered because he knew too much about Pinochet's US backers. Accountability is 40 years overdue

Joyce Horman
theguardian.com, Wednesday 11 September 2013 07.30 EDT

Forty years ago, during Chile's bloody coup of 11 September 1973, my husband, Charles Horman, stepped into a car driven by "Captain" Ray Davis, the head of the US military group in Chile, for a ride from the coastal resort town of Viña del Mar to the capital of Santiago. That one journey forever changed our family, and placed me on a quest for justice that persists to this day.

Charlie was a journalist, and we both were enthusiastic supporters of the democratically-elected socialist president, Salvador Allende. When General Augusto Pinochet launched his coup against Allende from the same coastal town Charles was visiting, my husband was surprised to see not only many Chilean tanks and helicopters moving out, but US warships cruising just off the coast, and US military personnel on the ground. He overheard some of those personnel enthusiastically and eagerly taking credit for the success of the coup, implying US military involvement. Charlie dutifully took his notes.

Before he, and our visiting friend from New York, Terry, began their journey with Davis, Charles knew he had come upon dangerous information. The drive past heavy military roadblocks into the heart of Santiago where Pinochet's forces were on a search-and-destroy mission for Allende supporters, provided the perfect opportunity for Davis to evaluate Charles and his loyalties. This reality did not escape my husband, and he began to fear Captain Davis.

Charles returned to our home in Santiago, and as he recounted his journey and discoveries to me, we resolved to leave the country. On 17 September, we separately embarked on our errands for the day, and kissed each other goodbye. I did not realize at the time that I would never see my husband alive again.

More:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/11/justice-charles-horman-us-chile-coup

[idwiyo]

1. K&R

[Judi Lynn]

2. Salvador Allende’s Final Speech

Salvador Allende’s Final Speech
Daniel Boyle · September 11, 2013

Salvador Allende made his last presidential speech, broadcast by Radio Magallanes at 9:10 on the morning of September 11, 1973, as the Chilean presidential palace was attacked.

My friends,

Surely this will be the last opportunity for me to address you. The Air Force has bombed the towers of Radio Portales and Radio Corporación.

My words do not have bitterness but disappointment. May they be a moral punishment for those who have betrayed their oath: soldiers of Chile, titular commanders in chief, Admiral Merino, who has designated himself Commander of the Navy, and Mr. Mendoza, the despicable general who only yesterday pledged his fidelity and loyalty to the Government, and who also has appointed himself Chief of the Carabineros [national police].

Given these facts, the only thing left for me is to say to workers: I am not going to resign!

Placed in a historic transition, I will pay for loyalty to the people with my life. And I say to them that I am certain that the seed which we have planted in the good conscience of thousands and thousands of Chileans will not be shriveled forever.

They have strength and will be able to dominate us, but social processes can be arrested neither by crime nor force. History is ours, and people make history.

More:
http://www.ilovechile.cl/2013/09/11/salvador-allendes-final-speech/91658

[Doctor_J]

3. the US (government and big shots, not regular people) typically support fascist regimes

and there is almost nothing the populace can do about it.

[adirondacker]

4. Truly Sad. K&R. nt

[LAdemCali]

5. you and

when the police state starts killing square ass white people... thats when you know its gettin bad.