The overthrow of Allende by the
CIA was done primarily to prevent further
nationalization of
industry in
Chile. Allende and the Chilean congress sucessfully nationalized the
copper mines, the
steel and
coal industries and most previously private
banks.
ITT (International Telephone and Telegraph), a
U.S. company, stands accused of specifically requesting the CIA to
overthrow Allende to prevent loss of
profits to a nationalized
telecommunications industry.
The following are Allende's last words, delivered on 9/11/73 as the Chilean Air Force was bombing the Palacio de le Moneda (the Presidential Palace):
Workers of my homeland: I have faith in Chile and its future. Other men will overcome this dark and bitter moment when treason is trying to be uppermost. You must continue to know that, sooner rather than later, grand avenues will be opened where free men will go to build a better society.
Long live Chile. Long live the people. Long live the workers.
These are my last words, certain that the sacrifice will not be in vain. I am sure that there will be at least a moral sanction that will punish the felony, cowardice and treason.
Allende died in the palace.
The moral sanction, as of 9/11/02, has not yet ocurred.