In 1891, a brief civil war in this nation saw Congressional forces defeat those of President Jose Balmaceda.
In 1891, a brief civil war in this nation saw Congressional forces defeat those of President Jose Balmaceda. It was colonized largely through the efforts of Pedro de Valdivia, who was later killed during an insurrection of the native Araucanians. Its most glorious moment may have been its victory in the 1879-83 War of the Pacific, while its most notable 20th century event was the ouster of Marxist president Salvador Allende in a military coup, which resulted in the long dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. For ten points, identify the South American nation with capital at Santiago.
In 1891, a brief civil war in this nation saw Congressional forces defeat those of President Jose Balmaceda.
Republic of {Chile} (or República de {Chile})