For the record I am for free speech and a free press everywhere. I do not know what it is like in other countries. I know they did not exist in Chile where I lived under the right-wing dictatorship installed and supported by the US.
One can assume, Carol that you are referring the criminal reign of Pinochet. Yes, thanks to the USA acting in promoting a dictator on behalf of American mining and business interests in murdering a democratically elected president.
So much time I spent during those years in following the cruel happenings in Chile and getting to know and better understand the Chilean people as a result. I also developed a liking for some of the music from that country with a favourite becoming Illapu. Never understood what they were saying/singing, my skills not encompassing the Spanish language, but loved the music, the passion and the audience reactions.
Fine people, all deserving at that time of a far better life, free of US installed dictators.
I had great respect for Allende and lost all respect for America.
Liberation theology was a wonderful movement in Latin America. Unfortunately most of the Catholic hierarchy did not support it and many priests and nuns lost their lives. The 60s until the coup in 73 were an exciting time for many with land reform and free University education and calls for social justice. Too bad the US interfered. A lot of good music in those times also.
For the record I am for free speech and a free press everywhere. I do not know what it is like in other countries. I know they did not exist in Chile where I lived under the right-wing dictatorship installed and supported by the US.
One can assume, Carol that you are referring the criminal reign of Pinochet. Yes, thanks to the USA acting in promoting a dictator on behalf of American mining and business interests in murdering a democratically elected president.
So much time I spent during those years in following the cruel happenings in Chile and getting to know and better understand the Chilean people as a result. I also developed a liking for some of the music from that country with a favourite becoming Illapu. Never understood what they were saying/singing, my skills not encompassing the Spanish language, but loved the music, the passion and the audience reactions.
Fine people, all deserving at that time of a far better life, free of US installed dictators.
I had great respect for Allende and lost all respect for America.
Liberation theology was a wonderful movement in Latin America. Unfortunately most of the Catholic hierarchy did not support it and many priests and nuns lost their lives. The 60s until the coup in 73 were an exciting time for many with land reform and free University education and calls for social justice. Too bad the US interfered. A lot of good music in those times also.