In Chile, the CIA and ITT, an American corporation, worked to try and defeat Salvador Allande who won despite their efforts. When Allende was assassinated, his government was replaced by a military junta friendly to American interests.

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This statement is true. The CIA and ITT did work to try and defeat Salvador Allende in Chile, and when he won the presidency, they continued their efforts to overthrow him. Eventually, Allende was assassinated, and his government was replaced by a military junta led by Augusto Pinochet that was friendly to American interests.

In Chile, the CIA and ITT, an American Corporation, Worked