Prior to the 1973 coup d'état in Chile, "Chile-bulletinen" presented an optimistic viewpoint of the possibilities to achieve socialism in Chile. The rumours about an impending coup d'état against Allende were discussed, however. In the immediate aftermath of the coup d'état "Chile-bulletinen" argued that the coup was a product of the reforms of the Allende government, and that it had been an error on behalf of the government to rely on alliances with middle-class sectors as opposed to empowering the most downtrodden strata. Just before the coup, "Chilekommittén" had hundreds of activists in local groups across the country. In reaction to the coup, the organization grew rapidly. Within a month "Chilekommittén" counted 70 local groups.