Au7usto PINOCHET
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President} Commander in Chief of the Army
Addressed asi Mr. President
Army Commander aince
Augustaj. Gen.
Auguato
became President after
he led the3
coup againstalvador Allc-.Je. Pinochet is totally dedicated to the
establishment inV
ew political and economic order free of all estiges of Marxism. an known for his toughness, he will not tolerate any opposition to the He dislikes politicians of all porsuasions and reserves particular antipathy for the Christian Democratic Party.
To international critics, Pinochet is
personification of the ovlls they Bee in Chile. Defensive in the face of criticism, he recognizes that there ere human rights abuses in the country, but he has been unwilling or unable to effect the significant improvements demanded. Tho Prosidont has boon outspokenly indignant at attempts to stop the flow of US military aid to Chile, reserving particular wrath for Senator Edw.ird Kennedy, who
chet is nevertheless genuine IypopuiarintnHa. His frequent public appearances throughout the country have at times given him the semblanceraesroots politician, and he hascairo to bo an elocted President ono day.
Outwardly tough, rigid and disciplined, Pinochet can bo warm and fatherly. He la straightforward and forceful and ia occasionally lmpulnlvo in hia public comments. He has visited tho United States at least three times. Married to the former Lucia Hiriert, tho President has five children and seven grandchildren. Ho speaksittle English.
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