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Patricio Aylwin
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Patricio Aylwin Azócar was a Chilean politician from the Christian Democratic Party, lawyer, author, professor and former senator. He was the 30th president of Chile and the first president to be elected after the absolute rule of dictator Augusto Pinochet, and his election marked the Chilean transition to democracy in 1990.
Official portrait, 1990
President Salvador Allende with then-senator Aylwin
President Salvador Allende with then-senator Aylwin
Aylwin in his office, 1990
Aylwin in his office, 1990
Aylwin in July 2011
Aylwin in July 2011
1988 Chilean presidential referendum
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A referendum on whether Augusto Pinochet, the head of a military dictatorship, should become president for eight years under resumed civilian rule was held in Chile on October 5, 1988. The "No" side won with 56% of the vote, marking the end of Pinochet's 16+1⁄2-year rule. Democratic elections were held in 1989, leading to the establishment of a new government in 1990.
Original ballot
Original ballot
Members of the Government Junta in 1985 from left to right: Rodolfo Stange, José Toribio Merino, Augusto Pinochet, Fernando Matthei, and César Benavid
Members of the Government Junta in 1985 from left to right: Rodolfo Stange, José Toribio Merino, Augusto Pinochet, Fernando Matthei, and César Benavides. Stange, Merino and Matthei were crucial in resisting Pinochet's self-coup attempt after losing the vote.