The story of American-Chilean relations during the early 1970s saw the United States government order the CIA to aid the government of Salvador Allende.

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The statement is false. In fact, the United States government ordered the CIA to actively work against the government of Salvador Allende and support the opposition in Chile during the early 1970s. This included covert operations to destabilize Allende's government and support the military coup that ultimately overthrew him in 1973.

The Story of American-Chilean Relations During the Early 1970s Saw