Search: detention and violence in South America, head of government Augusto Pinochet
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: Chile, RSF 2026 rank: 70th of 180
Continent: South America
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Silence (1)
Outcome: Sustained (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Augusto Pinochet
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 1973 | Chile's military government shuts opposition radio stations and newspapers after the 1973 coup | Chile (RSF 2026 rank: 70th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Augusto Pinochet | Sustained (March 1, 1990) |