Augusto Pinochet

Type: Person

Augusto Pinochet

As of November 2026, Augusto Pinochet has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Used to illustrate coup-installed dictatorship, pardons for human-rights abusers, and a rare case of losing power via referendum.

Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte was a Chilean army officer and military dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. He led the Chilean Army in the overthrow of President Salvador Allende in 1973 and established a military junta. He was proclaimed President of Chile by the junta in 1974 and served until 1990, when he stepped down to pave the way for democratic elections. Throughout his presidency, thousands of political opponents were tortured or executed. Pinochet is the longest-serving head

Augusto Pinochet at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show
RoleMilitary dictator of Chile
AffiliationGovernment of Chile (military junta)
FieldPolitics, History
Active1915–2006

How do different shows talk about Augusto Pinochet?

2 shows discussed Augusto Pinochet in these episodes.

Who talks about Augusto Pinochet on podcasts?

Unknown Host brought up Augusto Pinochet; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on I've Had It.

What is Augusto Pinochet mentioned alongside?

Augusto Pinochet is most often mentioned alongside Financial Times, Croatia and Hamas.

Mentioned together: Financial Times, Croatia, Hamas, Keith Richards' autobiography, Harvard Law School, Holocaust, Amnesty International, Cambridge University, United Nations (UN), Myanmar