Popular Unity and Military Coup in Rapa-Nui. Reports from the Governorate of Easter Island (June and October 1973)

Authors

  • Rolf Foerster Departamento de Antropología. Universidad de Chile
  • Sonia Montecino Departamento de Antropología. Universidad de Chile

Abstract

Two documents prepared by the Governor of Easter Island (June and October 1973) allow us to approach and question the empowerment and agency of the Rapanui community, pre and post Military Coup, as well as some of the reasons for the positive assessment of the Pinochet Government.

Keywords:

Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Popular Unity and Military Coup, Colonialism