Latin American Press Review, Program 1973-26, 1973 September 13

Part I: In Chile, the military's seizure of power followed Allende's refusal to resign amid escalating tension, including a truck owner strike and shifting political alliances. Allegations of US involvement and economic actions against Chile are highlighted as contributing factors to the instability. In March 1972, revelations of ITT's financial support for Allende's opponents exacerbated tensions. The report also covers the Organization of Non-Aligned Countries conference in Algeria, emphasizing solidarity against superpowers and advocating for sovereignty over national resources. Additionally, Peru's proposal to reform the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Support is discussed, along with contrasting views on US influence in Latin American armed forces at the Inter-American Army conference in Caracas. The Confederation of Latin American Workers criticizes militarism, linking it to exploitation and citing examples in various countries. In Argentina, the Juventud Peronista, the youth wing of the Peronist movement, showed signs of growing strength, while Jose Lopez Rega, a prominent opponent of young militants, experienced a decline in influence. Despite internal tensions within the Peronist movement, recent developments suggested a broader acceptance of its diverse factions, with Peron initiating a reconciliation with the Peronist Youth. Part II: This analysis scrutinizes the US press coverage of President Allende's speech at the United Nations in December 1972, pointing out biases and omissions. Mr. John Pollock critiques the portrayal of political violence, the neglect of right-wing activities, and the failure to report economic and social progress under Allende. Additionally, multinational corporate influence in Chile, particularly by companies like Anaconda, Kennecott Copper, and ITT, is largely ignored in the coverage, creating a distorted image of Chilean politics. Files include CSVs of the annotated transcriptions and lists of places, people, organizations, subjects, and media sources mentioned in the radio program.