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Loyalist victory ends Chile revolt in downtown Santiago
Rebel troops seized central Santiago firing at the defense ministry and palace before loyal forces under President Allende quelled the uprising. Casualties reported among civilians. authorities declared a nationwide state of emergency and took control of public order as Allende pledged calm and pursued culprits with broad backing from military leaders and opposition Christian Democrats urged constitutional order.
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Jonathan Kandell
Santiago
Chile
NYT
Defense Ministry
Salvador Allende Gossens
Allende
Carlos Prats Gonzalez
Navy
Plaza de la Constitucion
Radio Agricultura
Contol
E” Mercurio
Christian Democrats
Claudio Huepe
Christian Democratic
Chamber of Deputies