Historical Events tagged with "patricio aylwin"
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Patricio Aylwin Becomes Chile's First Elected President
Patricio Aylwin was sworn in as the first democratically elected President of Chile since 1970, marking a pivotal transition from military dictatorship to democracy. This event took place in the capital city of Santiago during a ceremony that was attended by government officials and international dignitaries. Aylwin was elected following a national referendum that rejected the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, who ruled Chile for almost 17 years. His presidency was a symbol of hope for many Chileans who longed for a return to democratic governance.
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