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Waiting for Cincinnatus: the role of Pinochet in post-authoritarian Chile

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This article discusses the influence of former dictator Augusto Pinochet over Chilean politics since he was removed from government in 1990, particularly through his control over the armed forces. Pinochet apparently views his role as being similar to the Roman emperor Cincinnatus, who had twice saved Rome; his intimate ties to the military, however, has been viewed by detractors as a serious obstacle to democratization.

Armed Forces, Portrayals, Pinochet, Augusto, Dictators, Emperors, Cincinnatus

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Environmental politics in Chile: legacies of dictatorship and democracy

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This article examines political influence over the environmental movement in Chile. The author argues that even though Chile has peacefully transformed from a military dictatorship to a democracy the environmental institutions are heavily influenced by the legacy of the military dictatorship, and remains elitist and exclusionary.

Democracy, Environmental policy, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Military government

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A preference for deference: reforming the military intelligence role in Argentina, Chile and Peru

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In Argentina, Chile and Peru, the reforms in military institutions such as intelligence services have not been very successful in expanding civilian authority. Three variables that are used to examine the dynamics of intelligence reform are described.

Management dynamics, Argentina, Peru, Latin America, Evaluation, Military aspects, Intelligence service, Company business management, Military reform

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