Political repression, human rights abuses and widespread torture followed the successful military coup in 1973 in Chile. Among the victims was the celebrated folk singer, Victor Jara. The repression continued long after the immediate aftermath of the coup. Chile was therefore a cause celebre for human rights activists and for the Left in particular. This pamphlet was part of the campaign to raise awareness of human rights violations. The military dictatorship in Chile continued until 1990.