A Chilean song written to mark the 30th anniversary of the US-backed military coup against democratically-elected socialist president Salvador Allende. The 11th of September 2023 marks 50 years since the coup and the beginning of a brutal military dictatorship which would last for 17 years.

Translation note: "Víctor" refers to Víctor Jara, a famous musician and prominent supporter of Allende's government who was targeted and killed by the military in the aftermath of the coup.
Performer: Mauro Di Domenico
Year recorded: 2002
Lyricist: Ángel Parra
Source: CD "Homenaje a Salvador Allende: ¡Venceremos!"
Image: A mural design from the Ramona Parra Brigade (RPB) featuring former Chilean president Salvador Allende.

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