Salvador Allende, the former President of Chile, was not assassinated in the traditional sense; he died by suicide on September 11, 1973, during a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet. As troops surrounded the presidential palace, La Moneda, Allende chose to take his own life rather than surrender. He reportedly used an AK-47 given to him by Fidel Castro. His death marked the end of his socialist government and the beginning of a long period of dictatorship in Chile.

The United States opposed Salvador Allende, Chile's first socialist president, because his policies threatened U.S. economic interests and the stability of the region during the Cold War. Allende's government nationalized key industries, including copper, which impacted American companies. The U.S. feared that Allende's Marxist ideology could inspire similar movements in Latin America, leading to a spread of communism. This led to covert actions, including economic destabilization efforts and support for the military coup that ultimately ousted Allende in 1973.

Salvador Allende was a Chilean physician and politician known for being the first Marxist to be elected president of a Latin American country through open elections. He served from 1970 until his overthrow in 1973. Allende's government implemented significant social reforms, including nationalization of industries and land redistribution, aimed at reducing inequality. His presidency ended dramatically when a military coup, led by General Augusto Pinochet, resulted in his death on September 11, 1973, marking a pivotal moment in Chilean and world history.

Pedro Pascal is not related to Salvador Allende. Salvador Allende was the President of Chile from 1970 until his overthrow in 1973, known for his socialist policies and the first Marxist elected to the presidency in a country with a liberal democracy. Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor, known for his roles in various television series and films. While both have Chilean heritage, there is no familial connection between them.